The Man of the Match award went to Pujara but a lot of credit should go to Ojha as well. He was brilliant right through the game and ended up with 9 wickets in the match. India's pacers outshone their England counterparts as well. Umesh and Zaheer didn't get much out of the track but they troubled the batsmen with reverse swing. Spare a thought for Cook as well. He played a marathon knock but it wasn't enough to save the game. England can take a lot of confidence from his knock though. If they can learn from him, the series will get a lot more tighter.

Pujara: "Being in Gujarat makes me feel at home. It's a great feeling. Initially the wicket was slow but as the game progressed the ball was coming onto the bat. There was slow turn so it was easy to bat."

Pujara is the Man of the Match

Mahendra Singh Dhoni: "We stuck to our plans. The spinners bowled really well in the first innings. There was low bounce in the second innings but not much turn. The bowlers had to do a lot of work as we asked them to follow on. It was a fantastic effort from the bowlers. Even if you misjudged the flight, you had time to adjust on this slow wicket. The edges were not carrying as well. What's important is to not give too many runs and we did that well. Fantastic effort from Pujara. He has a good temperament and has scored double centuries in domestic cricket. He knows how to get big scores. Ojha looks to bowl tight and never gives a lot of runs. This game he took the responsibility and did well. Overall, I'm happy with the team's effort. Everyone supported each other. The batsmen supported Pujara when he was doing well and the other bowlers supported Ojha during the bowling."

Cook: "500 was a good score on the wicket but we didn't do well in the first innings. It was a great fightback from us from a tough situation. There was a slight hope on the final day but it wasn't to be. We hope to start better in Mumbai. Prior and I knew we had to do a lot of work. It wasn't meant to be though. But we showed a lot of character in this Test to fight back the way it did. The pitch helped turn but it was slow spin. The runs in the first innings is very crucial in the sub-continent and we have to improve on that."

The England players go up to shake hands with the Indians. Ojha is having a conversation with Broad and clarifying his 'send off' after Broad's dismissal. That's good to see. This was touted as a 'revenge' series but the on-field behaviour has not been too bad at all.

The umpires have a word with Kohli after the victory. Not sure what it is about. Probably to do with his celebration after the win? But it wasn't that wild anyways. Whatever, India will be a happy team. They were made to earn the win and they did exactly that. They ran through England in the first innings but remained patient when things got tough in the second. The Cook-Prior stand was frustrating them, but they kept trying and ultimately broke through. The target was never going to trouble them.

15.3

Swann to Virat Kohli, FOUR, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Kohli drives it down the ground. That ends the match, Kohli is all pumped up while Pujara is standing calm. India go 1-0 up in the 4 match series.

15.2

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Kohli gets forward and defends it

15.1

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, flat delivery on the off, Kohli stays back and blocks

Just 1 more needed. Looks like Virat Kohli will hit the winning run.

14.6

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, 1 run, flat and just outside off, Kohli cuts it to backward point and retains strike

14.5

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, FOUR, 4 dot balls and Kohli has seen enough. Overpitched delivery, Kohli reaches out and drives it hard to long on. Just 2 more needed

14.4

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, fired in now, Kohli stays back and defends it

14.3

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, in the air but wide of short cover! Kohli drives uppishly but it goes just wide of short cover

14.2

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, given air on the off, Kohli is solid in defence

14.1

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, flat delivery on the off, Kohli defends it

13.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, outside off channel, Pujara leaves

13.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, uses his feet and defends it solidly

13.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and outside off=, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

13.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, comes down the track and drives it to mid on

13.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, given air outside off, Pujara shoulders arms

13.1

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, just a flick! Goes deep in the crease and whips it with the turn, the timing is superb and it goes to the fence

12.6

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up on the off, Kohli drives uppishly but it lands short of extra cover

12.5

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, pushed through the air, Kohli stays in the crease and blocks

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, 1 run, pushes it to cover and gets a quick single

10.2

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, FOUR, this man is class as well. A perfect cover drive. Good stride, leans into the shot and place it wide of extra cover, off the mark in style

10.1

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, flat and straight, Kohli punches it to mid on

9.6

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, Sehwag's dismissal makes no difference to Pujara. Sees the short ball and pulls it away through deep mid wicket for a boundary

Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease

9.5

Swann to Sehwag, out Caught by Pietersen!! Sehwag tries to finish it soon and perishes. Comes down the track and lofts, gets more height than distance on it, KP was a few yards inside near long on and had to run back, he judges it well and also makes sure he doesn't fall over the ropes. Sehwag c Pietersen b Swann 25(21) [4s-1 6s-1]

Swann to Sehwag, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

6 or out? Pietersen says it's out. He has taken a sharp catch at long on. Superb take.

9.4

Swann to Sehwag, no run, short delivery but Sehwag cuts it straight to point

9.3

Swann to Sehwag, 2 runs, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Sehwag drives it to long on for a couple

9.2

Swann to Sehwag, no run, a bit short, Sehwag cuts it to point

9.1

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Pujara tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single

8.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, 1 run, goes on the backfoot and punches it to sweeper cover, retains strike

8.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, loopy and straight, defended down the track

8.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

Ian Bell has left for England for the birth of his child. He will miss the next Test. I wonder which team will miss him more...

8.3

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, Pujara shoulders arms, the ball turns from the rough and goes to slip

8.2

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, loopy and straight, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and defends it

8.1

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, given air on the off, Pujara gets forward and blocks

7.6

Swann to Sehwag, 2 runs, driven firmly but the ball slows up as it reached the deep extra cover fence. Better running could have made it 3

7.5

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, ouch! Comes down the track and hits it straight to silly point where Cook gets hit on his leg. The captain is standing at silly point. Don't see that too often

7.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, slow through the air, Pujara gets forward and blocks

7.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, turning in, Pujara stays back and punches it to mid off

7.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, flatter through the air, Pujara leans and blocks

7.1

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, given air on the off, Sehwag gets forward and drives it to mid off

6.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flat and straight, Pujara stays in the crease and blocks

Samit Patel to Sehwag, no run, flat and straight, Sehwag goes on the backfoot and defends it

5.6

Swann to Pujara, 2 runs, flat and turning in, Pujara goes on the backfoot and punches it to deep extra cover for a couple more

5.5

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, overpitched and Pujara drives it through extra cover, a poor delivery but he still put away with a lot of class

5.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, loopy delivery outside off, Pujara defends it to the slip fielder

5.3

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, flat and turning in, Sehwag stays back and pushes it to point for a single

5.2

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, tossed up on the off, Pujara comes down the track and drives it to long off for a single

5.1

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, loopy delivery on the off, Sehwag gets forward and pushes it to sweeper cover for one

4.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, FOUR, that is how you pick length. Just a bit short and Pujara is deep in his crease almost immeidtaly, pulls it away with a lot of force through deep mid wicket

4.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, tossed up delivery, Pujara defends again

4.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, gets forward and blocks

4.3

Samit Patel to Sehwag, 1 run, a tough chance. Sehwag defends uppishly and it goes just wide of silly point, the fielder didn't react quickly but it was a bit too tough

4.2

Samit Patel to Sehwag, no run, tossed up on the off, Sehwag gets forward and blocks

4.1

Samit Patel to Sehwag, SIX, Sehwag is in a hurry! But wait, looks like one man wants to finish the game earlier than Sehwag. That's Samit Patel. Starts with a full toss and that has disappeared over long on before Samit could turn

Samit Patel, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

Ian Bell is not on the field. Not that it matters much.

3.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and turning in, Pujara looks to defend but the ball turns and hits his body

3.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, flighted up generously, Pujara gets forward and blocks

3.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, stays in the crease and blocks now

3.3

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, that's how you play spin, England (except Cook and Prior). Brilliant stuff. Sees the flight and steps out of his crease, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it against the spin, all along the ground through extra cover. Brilliant!

3.2

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, a bit shorter, Sehwag goes on the backfoot this time to punch to sweeper cover

3.1

Swann to Sehwag, FOUR, and we saw a lot of this as well. Flighted up outside off, Sehwag drives it to deep extra cover, the off side is vacant and he did it easily

2.6

Anderson to Pujara, FOUR, class. We saw a lot of that in the first innings and we're seeing that again now. Full and outside off, Pujara leans into the drive and hits it through extra cover, the off side is packed but he still found the gap

2.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full and straight, Pujara drives it to mid off for a single

2.4

Anderson to Pujara, no run, shorter this time, Pujara stands and punches it to covers

2.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, fullish in length, Pujara gets forward and drives it to mid off

2.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, back of a length delivery on the off, Pujara stands and defends

2.1

Anderson to Sehwag, 1 run, quick single, steers it to deep gully and Pujara calls for the run, Sehwag is forced to run and does so

1.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, an appeal for lbw but that didn't turn enough, spinning in from outside off and Pujara was padding up, but not turning enough

1.5

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, 4 more. Easily done by Pujara. Full in length again, Pujara gets on top of the ball and once again whips it away, places it wide of mid on and gets four

1.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, loopy and on the legs, Pujara drives it to mid on

1.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, drags back the length, Pujara gets forward and blocks

1.2

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, Pujara will be positive as well. Given air on the middle and leg, Pujara whips it with a lot of wrists to deep mid wicket, the ball races away through the gap

1.1

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, lots of flight, Sehwag looks to drive hard through the off side, the bat turns and he ends up dragging it to long on

Graeme Swann, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

As expected, Swann straightaway

0.6

Anderson to Sehwag, 1 run, back of a length around off, Sehwag pushes it to point for one. Retains strike with that

0.5

Anderson to Pujara, 1 run, short delivery again, Pujara punches it to point for one more. Anderson has to be fuller

0.4

Anderson to Sehwag, 1 run, back of a length and just outside off, Sehwag steers it to deep backward point for a single

0.3

Anderson to Pujara, 1 run, short of length and on the legs, Pujara tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single

0.2

Anderson to Sehwag, 1 run, square of the wicket

A slip, a deep gully and a deep point in place

0.1

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, starts with one down the leg side, Sehwag looks to glance but misses

Sehwag and Pujara are at the crease. Sehwag is on strike. Anderson will open the attack

Back after lunch. Sehwag and Pujara walk in. Gambhir cannot bat at the top of the order as he didn't field. Barring miracles, this should be India's game.

Pragyan Ojha was the star this morning, picking up the key wickets of Cook and Prior. Once the two set batsmen were gone, it was just a matter of time. Batting was slightly difficult with the ball staying low, but 77 will be pretty easy for the Indians to get despite Gambhir not being present at the top of the order. Lunch has been taken. Do join us for the next session at 12:05 IST.

154.3

Zaheer to Bresnan, out Caught by (sub)Rahane!! That's the end of Bresnan and England. 76 runs lead is all they managed. Good catch by Rahane who was on the field for Gambhir for the last two days. Bresnan drove it in the air, couldn't keep it down, finds the fielder who dived to his left to take a good one. Bresnan c (sub)Rahane b Zaheer 20(48) [4s-1]

Zaheer to Bresnan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

154.2

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, Bresnan gets forward and defends it back to Zaheer

Dhoni is standing up to the stumps. That should force Bresnan to stand in the crease.

154.1

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, back of a length and on middle, Bresnan goes on the backfoot and blocks

Ashwin to Swann, out Bowled!! Ashwin has the last laugh. And his first wicket. Swann tries the reverse sweep again but Ashwin keeps it full and straight, Swann misses and the middle stump is uprooted. Ashwin is more relieved than happy. Swann b Ashwin 17(31) [4s-2 6s-1]

Ashwin to Swann, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

153.4

Ashwin to Swann, no run, slower through the air, Swann leans and blocks

153.3

Ashwin to Swann, no run, comes down the track and drives it hard and straight to mid off

153.2

Ashwin to Swann, FOUR, the reverse sweep again. The lead is growing. In the channel outside off, Swann reverse paddles it to third man for four. Can't do much about those

153.1

Ashwin to Swann, no run, flighted up on the off, Swann stays back and defends it

152.6

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, full and on the off, Bresnan defends it to point

152.5

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, angling away, Bresnan lets it go

152.4

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, outside off line, Bresnan shoulders arms

152.3

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, length delivery on the off, Bresnan gets forward and blocks

Even Bresnan is standing out of his crease. Aleem Dar has a word with him. That will surely damage the pitch further.

152.2

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, pitched up outside off, Bresnan drives it to point

152.1

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, good length delivery on the off, Bresnan stays in the crease and defends it

151.6

Ashwin to Swann, no run, comes down the track and drills it back to the bowler, who throws it back to Dhoni. Swann hurries back

151.5

Ashwin to Swann, no run, slowly turning in from outside off and hitting him on the pads, but the impact was outside off. Ashwin's appeal was turned down

151.4

Ashwin to Swann, no run, and now he tries a switch hit! But doesn't get bat on ball. Close to the stumps as well

151.3

Ashwin to Swann, 2 runs, cheeky from Swann, plays the reverse sweep against the turn and hits it to third man region for a couple

151.2

Ashwin to Bresnan, 1 run, turning in from outside off, Bresnan goes on the backfoot and punches it square of the wicket, 400 up for England

151.1

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Bresnan gets forward and defends it

Ravichandran Ashwin [41.0-9-104-0] is back into the attack

Ashwin for the first time today.

150.6

Zaheer to Swann, no run, short of length and on the off, Swann stands tall and blocks

Swann is standing way out of his crease

150.5

Zaheer to Swann, no run, short and outside off, Swann leaves it alone

150.4

Zaheer to Swann, no run, length delivery on the off, Swann gets forward and blocks

150.3

Zaheer to Swann, FOUR, a low full toss down the leg side, Swann flicks it to deep backward square leg, these are useful runs for England

From round the wicket now

150.2

Zaheer to Swann, no run, pitched outside leg and hit his pads on the legs, Zaheer started appealing but withdrew soon

150.1

Zaheer to Swann, no run, good length and angled across, Swann lets it go

Zaheer Khan [25.0-4-55-1] is back into the attack

149.6

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, edged but short of slip. We've seen that often here. Bresnan pokes and edges, it falls short of second slip

149.5

Ojha to Swann, 1 run, now calmly works it to square leg for a single

149.4

Ojha to Swann, SIX, you'll see that with Swann. Off the mark with a 6! Sees the flight and plays a slog sweep, clears deep square leg easily

149.3

Ojha to Swann, no run, flat and short, Swann looks to pull and gets a thick inside edge onto his pads

149.2

Ojha to Swann, no run, flat and on the off, Swann comes on the frontfoot and blocks

149.1

Ojha to Swann, no run, flat and straight, Swann goes on the backfoot and blocks

148.6

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, no run, good length delivery on the off, Bresnan gets forward and blocks

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, byes, FOUR, wayward delivery from Umesh and Dhoni is very angry. Down the leg side, doesn't cary to Dhoni and goes way to his left as well, he dives but doesn't stop it. He then shouts at the bowler, you don't see that too often!

147.6

Ojha to Swann, no run, flat and outside off, Swann punches it to extra cover

147.5

Ojha to Swann, no run, comes down the track but isn't to the pitch of the ball, gets an inside edge to his shoes

147.4

Ojha to Swann, no run, keeps low again, Swann stays back and pushes it to extra cover

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, flat through the air, Bresnan comes on the frontfoot and blocks

147.1

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, low full toss, Bresnan drives it to mid off

146.6

Umesh Yadav to Swann, no run, full ball on the middle and leg, Swann drives it to mid on

146.5

Umesh Yadav to Swann, no run, good length and just on the off, Swann stays back and punches it to covers

146.4

Umesh Yadav to Swann, no run, full and curving in, Swann looks to flick but misses

146.3

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, 1 run, short ball, Bresnan pulls it to deep square leg for a single

146.3

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, wide, a bouncer but it's too high, an extra run

146.2

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, no run, pitched up on the off, Bresnan drives it to mid off

146.1

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, no run, an appeal for LBW. Looked very close. Reverses in and hits the pads in front of off stump and then lobs to Dhoni. Very vey close!

145.6

Ojha to Swann, no run, comes down the track and mistimes a drive to mid on

145.5

Ojha to Swann, no run, keeps very very low! Swann somehow bends and blocks

145.4

Ojha to Bresnan, 3 runs, on the middle and leg, Bresnan works it to deep mid wicket, vacant spaces and they get 3

145.3

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Bresnan comes on the frontfoot and blocks

145.2

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, tossed up and turning away, Bresnan looks to defend but is beaten

145.1

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, gets forward and blocks

144.6

Umesh Yadav to Swann, no run, good length on the off, driven back to the bowler

Some drama after the Broad wicket. Broad was disappointed and tapped the pitch with his bat as he was walking away. Ojha noticed it and gave an animated send off to Broad, before complaining to the umpires. Very very animated reactions those from Ojha but to be fair to Broad, he didn't do much. Just a gentle tap.

144.5

Umesh Yadav to Swann, no run, short of length and outside off, Swann cuts it to point

There is a leg slip in place. Kohli is standing there

144.4

Umesh Yadav to Swann, no run, beaten for pace. Very fast and full down the leg side, Swann looks to get his bat down but the ball zips through to the keeper

Graeme Swann, right handed bat, comes to the crease

144.3

Umesh Yadav to Broad, out Caught&Bowled!! Another caught and bowled! India are getting closer here. From round the wicket and on the off, Broad looks to work it across but the ball stops on him a bit, ends up getting a leading edge back to the bowler. 8 down now, 3rd wicket for Umesh. Broad c and b Umesh Yadav 3(11)

144.3

Umesh Yadav to Broad, out Caught&Bowled!! Another caught and bowled!Broad c and b Umesh Yadav 3(11)

Umesh Yadav to Broad, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

144.2

Umesh Yadav to Broad, byes, FOUR, goes through Dhoni! Umesh beats Broad but the ball just does not carry to the keeper, he gets an awkward bounce and the ball goes through him to the fence

144.1

Umesh Yadav to Broad, 2 runs, back of a length and outside off, Broad runs it down to third man for a couple

143.6

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, flat and just outside off, Bresnan goes on the backfoot and punches it to covers

143.5

Ojha to Broad, 1 run, slowly tossed up, Broad pushes it to point for one

143.4

Ojha to Broad, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Broad comes on the frontfoot and defends it

143.3

Ojha to Broad, no run, keeps low, Broad goes on the backfoot and blocks

143.2

Ojha to Broad, no run, flighted up on the off, Broad gets forward and drives it back

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, no run, a bit of reverse straightaway, full delivery and Bresnan pushes it back to Umesh

Umesh Yadav [19.0-1-60-2] is back into the attack

141.6

Ojha to Broad, no run, an appeal for a catch not given. Flat and turning in, Broad looks to defend but the ball turns in and goes off the thigh pad to slip, not sure it took the glove on the way though

141.5

Ojha to Broad, no run, tossed up and turning in, Broad gets a thick inside edge onto the pads

141.4

Ojha to Broad, no run

Stuart Broad, left handed bat, comes to the crease

141.3

Ojha to Alastair Cook, out Bowled!! Almost unbelievable - Alastair Cook has been dismissed! And the only man who could have done it was Ojha. Superb delivery to end a superb innings. Ojha flights it up and lands it outside off, Cook was neither forward nor back as he pushed at it, the ball kept low and turned in to hit the base of off stump. Not easy to play those at all, even if you have batted for more than a day. A brilliant innings from Alastair Cook ends. Alastair Cook b Ojha 176(374) [4s-21]

Ojha to Alastair Cook, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

141.2

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, quicker and on the off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

141.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, on the middle and leg, flicked to square leg, no easy singles now

140.6

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, pitched up on the off, Bresnan gets forward and defends it

140.5

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, full and outside off, left alone

140.4

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, well bowled and well played, a perfect yorker on middle stump line, Bresnan digs it out just in time

140.3

Zaheer to Bresnan, 2 runs, curving in, Bresnan flicks it between mid wicket and square leg for a couple

140.2

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, good length and on the off, Bresnan is solid in defence

140.1

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, from round the wicket and full on the off, Bresnan defends it to the on side

139.6

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Cook flicks it to square leg, no single there

139.5

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

139.4

Ojha to Bresnan, 1 run, tucks it to square leg, Umesh is slow and allows a single. Dhoni is not happy with that

139.3

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, lovely bowling. Nice flight, pitches on off and turns away. Bresnan's defence is beaten by the turn

139.2

Ojha to Bresnan, 2 runs, flat and on the middle and leg, Bresnan clips it to deep mid wicket for a couple

139.1

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, loopy and on the off, Bresnan gets forward and blocks

138.6

Zaheer to Bresnan, 1 run, full on the middle and leg, Bresnan works it to mid on for one

138.5

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, 1 run, good areas around off, Cook runs it down to third man for one

138.4

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, targetting the off stump now, defended

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, full and coming in, Cook continues to be solid in defence

138.1

Zaheer to Bresnan, 1 run, maintains it just outside off, Bresnan runs it down to third man for one

Two slips in place

137.6

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, given air on the off, Cook leans and blocks

137.5

Ojha to Bresnan, 1 run, off the mark and off strike immediately, a thick outside edge which rolls to point for a single

Tim Bresnan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

137.4

Ojha to Prior, out Caught&Bowled!! What a soft dismissal in the end! Almost as if nobody expected it to happen. A gentle delivery which pitches on middle and just stops a bit, Prior goes on the backfoot and pushes at it a bit early, ends up lobbing it straight back to Ojha. Easiest of catches and India get the breakthrough. A very good knock from Prior ends and India are into the tail. Prior c and b Ojha 91(225) [4s-11]

Ojha to Prior, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

137.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, given air on middle, Prior gets forward and defends it

137.2

Ojha to Prior, no run, fired in this time, Prior goes on the backfoot and blocks to mid off

137.1

Ojha to Prior, no run, tossed up on the off, Prior gets forward and defends it

136.6

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, FOUR, and just as I say that, he errs in line by spraying it on the pads, Cook glances it to fine leg, easy runs

Zaheer has bowled well today, but without any luck

136.5

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, byes, 2 runs, Zaheer tries a different action and bowls it outside off, it goes on the bounce and through Dhoni for a couple of byes

136.4

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, goes past the bat again! No luck for Zaheer at all. Maintains it in the corridor of uncertainty, Cook is late to defend and the ball goes through, very close to the off stump as well

136.3

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, goes for a yorker now, Cook digs it out to the on side

136.2

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, short of length and outside off, Cook lets it go

136.1

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, curving in a bit from outside off, Cook leans and defends it

135.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, given a lot of air, but Prior waits and blocks

135.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, full and on the off, Prior leans to defend

135.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, on the middle and leg, worked to the on side

135.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, a lot flatter, Prior defends it to the on side

135.2

Ojha to Prior, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg, defended to the on side

135.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, lots of flight, Cook easily works it to mid wicket for one

134.6

Zaheer to Prior, no run, full and angling in, Prior drives it to mid on

From round the wicket

134.5

Zaheer to Prior, no run, well bowled but no wickets, reversing in, Prior gets forward and blocks

134.4

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, 1 run, the partnership between Alastair Cook and Prior is now 150. Flicks this one to deep mid wicket and gets a single to get there. What a partnership this has been!

134.3

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, a bit closer to the off stump but not close enough to make him play

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, in and around off again, Cook lets it go this time

128.1

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, beaten first ball! Perfect length and a bit of reverse away from the left hander, Cook leans and looks to defend but is beaten

Indians are in a huddle. Cook and Prior walk out. Can the Indians dismiss Cook? Zaheer will try.

Hello and welcome everyone. Not many would have expected the game to go this far but England have managed to surprise many. Alastair Cook undoubtedly holds the key for them today as they battle to save the game. Matt Prior has held one end firm and will be needed to extend his vigil for a longer period. India wore a tired look by the end of the 4th day but they still have a chance of winning the game. That will be motivation enough for them to come hard early in the morning. England bat deep though and the cliche holds true. The first session could decide which way the game goes. Stay tuned. All the action coming your way very shortly.

A tremendous fightback from England. Cook has played a gritty innings and together with Prior they have definitely lifted hopes in the England camp. The duo batted sensibly without taking any risk whatsoever and were rewarded for their patience. India were forced to try a lot of things and the pitch did not hold the kind of demons it did when England batted previously. As the partnership grew, it wore the bowlers down completely and England will now harbour hopes of saving this game or even go one better and try to win it. That will bring its own set of pressures and difficulties with it. Join us tomorrow at 9:30 AM local time to see how it pans out. Cheers and goodbye until then.

127.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, tossed up juicily on middle and turning away, Prior goes back and pushes it to cover. That will be Stumpson Day 4.

A mini-conference between both batsmen. They don't want to play another over.

127.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, floated up on middle, Prior goes well forward once again to defend.

127.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, flat and short outside off, Prior goes back and pushes it to cover

127.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, pushed through quicker outside off, Prior goes back and plays it back to the bowler

127.2

Ojha to Prior, no run, short and turning away, Prior goes back and plays it to point

127.1

Ojha to Prior, no run, tossed up on middle, Prior gets on the front foot and defends solidly

Pragyan Ojha [43.0-12-102-2] is back into the attack

Last over of the day coming up. It's going to be Ojha.

126.6

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, just outside off now from over the wicket, Cook continues to leave

126.5

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and well outside off, Cook does not offer a shot

126.4

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, banged in short now, Prior stands up tall and pulls it down to deep mid wicket

126.3

Zaheer to Prior, no run, in the blockhole from round the wicket, Prior jams it out on the offside

126.2

Zaheer to Prior, no run, full and outside off, Prior punches it to short extra cover

126.1

Zaheer to Prior, no run, slow and outside off, Prior leaves it with ease

125.6

Umesh Yadav to Prior, 1 run, full and outside leg, Prior turns it behind square on the onside for one

125.5

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, pitched up and swinging in, Prior turns it to mid wicket

125.4

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, nipping in from outside off, Prior defends it right near his feet

125.3

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, good length and outside off, Prior punches it to short cover

125.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, short and outside off, Cook punches it to deep point for one more

125.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook taps it to cover

Umesh Yadav [18.0-1-58-2] is back into the attack

124.6

Zaheer to Prior, no run, on the leg again, Prior taps it to mid on

124.5

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, 1 run, full and on the leg, Cook turns it down to deep backward square leg for one more

124.4

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook leans forward and defends it confidently

124.3

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, angled in onto the leg from round the wicket, Prior turns it down to deep square leg

124.2

Zaheer to Prior, no run, pitched up and swinging away late, Prior defends it watchfully

124.1

Zaheer to Prior, no run, full and straight from round the wicket, Prior pushes it down the track

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, pushed through on the middle and leg, Cook works it to the on side

115.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, lots of flight on the off, Prior comes on the frontfoot and blocks

115.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, comes on the frontfoot and blocks

115.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, an appeal for lbw but was that pad first? Prior gets a good stride forward and blocks with bat and pad together. Uh oh, that was very very close. That looked out! It hit pad first and would have hit middle stump. Aleem Dar's game only gets worse.

115.3

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, this one hits the rough and keeps low, Cook stays back and pushes it to cover point for a single

115.2

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted again, Cook works it to mid on

115.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, oh my! What happened there? Hit the rough outside off and bounces so much that it hit Cook's shoulder. He is a tall man, and that ball really kicked!

Drinks are on the field now . The partnership looks very strong. India look tired and clueless.

114.6

Ashwin to Prior, no run, keeps very low and almost rolls to the batsman, Prior does well to bend and block

114.5

Ashwin to Prior, leg byes, 2 runs, flighted delivery down the leg side, goes off Dhoni's gloves to fine leg, the umpire gives it leg byes while it was actually byes

114.4

Ashwin to Prior, FOUR, that's very lazy from Ashwin, a low full toss that was driven back to Ashwin, he doesn't bend and lets it go through to the long off fence. Dhoni isn't impressed

114.3

Ashwin to Prior, no run, quick and straight, defended with a straight bat

114.2

Ashwin to Prior, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Prior gets forward and defends it

114.1

Ashwin to Prior, no run, pushed through the air on the off, Prior goes on the backfoot and blocks

113.6

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, that kept very low, pitched outside off and went below knee height to Dhoni, Cook let it go

113.5

Ojha to Prior, 1 run, too short, Prior punches it off the backfoot to mid on, Yuvraj dives across and stops

113.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, very full and straight, Prior drives it to the on side

113.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, gets forward and defends it

113.2

Ojha to Prior, no run, flat and full, Prior gets forward and defends it

113.1

Ojha to Prior, no run, slow and loopy on the off, Prior comes on the frontfoot and blocks

112.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, beaten. Very good ball that but doesn't take the edge. Sharp turn and extra bounce, Cook looks to cut but is beaten by the bounce

112.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, quicker through the air and outside off, left alone again

112.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, stump to stump, Cook gets forward and defends it

112.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, loopy and outside off, left alone

112.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Cook leans and blocks

112.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Cook works it to the on side

111.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, again defends it back solidly

111.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, this time he gets to the pitch of the ball and blocks it

111.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, beaten. Superb bowling by Ojha - lots of flight and turns away from middle stump line, Prior misses it by a long way

111.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, comes on the frontfoot and defends it carefully

111.2

Ojha to Prior, no run, flighted delivery now, Prior drives it to short cover, Kohli makes a diving stop

111.1

Ojha to Prior, no run, flat and angled in, Prior tucks it to mid wicket

110.6

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, very full and on the leg, Prior jams it out wide of mid on for a quick single

110.5

Ashwin to Prior, no run, tossed up and on the off, Prior defends it watchfully

110.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, dragged a little short, Cook leans back and cuts it to deep point for one

110.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, slow through the air and on the off, Cook leans forward and pushes it back to Ashwin

110.2

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, pushed through quick and outside off, Prior taps it in front of cover for a quick single

110.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, to mid wicket

Ravichandran Ashwin [34.0-7-90-0] is back into the attack

109.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, flighted again, Prior slaps it straight to short extra cover

109.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, tossed up on the off again, Prior stretches out to block

109.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, slow and on the off, Prior leans forward to defend

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, pitched up again, Prior drives well but straight into the man at silly point

103.5

Yuvraj to Alastair Cook, 3 runs, flat and fired in outside off, Cook cuts it fine but Umesh covers good ground to save one

103.4

Yuvraj to Alastair Cook, no run, very full and outside off, Cook jams it out

103.3

Yuvraj to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Cook taps it towards mid on

103.2

Yuvraj to Prior, 1 run, sliding on from outside off, Prior leans back and punches it to sweeper cover

103.1

Yuvraj to Prior, 2 runs, sliding on from round the wicket, Prior paddles it fine and picks up a couple to bring up his 23rd Test FIFTY. A very good innings this and a much needed one for England

102.6

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, good length and just outside off, Prior dabs it down to third man for another easy single

102.5

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, 1 run, short and outside off now, Cook cuts it wide of third man for an easy single

102.4

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, very full and reversing in, Cook watches it closely and defends

102.3

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, loud appeal but it fizzles out quickly. It was full and swerving in. Cook gets a thick inside edge onto his pads

102.2

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, good length and just outside off, Prior dabs it down to third man for one

102.1

Zaheer to Prior, no run, pitched up and outside off from round the wicket, Prior leans forward to defend

101.6

Yuvraj to Prior, 1 run, a full toss outside off, Prior decides on the sweep early and goes through with it by paddling it gently wide of fine leg

101.5

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, floated up and very full, Prior stretches out to defend

101.4

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, tossed up and very full, Prior stays in the crease and defends it watchfully

101.3

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, flat and outside off, Prior tries to sweep but misses

101.2

Yuvraj to Prior, 2 runs, floated up and well outside off, Prior slashes out and gets a thick outside edge. It flies uppishly and square on the offside past point

101.1

Yuvraj to Prior, 2 runs, slow and outside off, Prior gets back and punches it square on the offside for one

Yuvraj Singh, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

100.6

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up again, Cook comes on the frontfoot to defend with ease

100.5

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, very straight again, hint of shape in. Cook watches it well and blocks

100.4

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, slower one well outside off, Prior drives it firmly to sweeper cover for just one

100.3

Zaheer to Prior, no run, angled in from round the wicket, Prior defends it solidly

100.2

Zaheer to Prior, no run

100.1

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, 1 run, to deep square leg

Welcome back. Zaheer will start off after tea.

England have shown good fight in the session. They have made 82/2 in the session. The Indians have been made to work really hard for their wickets. The spinners have been played better. The unbeaten pair of Cook and Prior will have to take a lot of credit for it. Prior was positive when he came in and did not get bogged down. Still a huge task ahead for both of them. India will need to plug away without getting dispirited. Join us in short while to find out what happens.

99.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, full and straight, Prior gets deep in the crease to block and that will be tea on day 4

99.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, excited shouts around the bat. Prior pads this away and it appears that it lobbed up to take the glove. Rahane dives in front from silly point but does not latch on. Goes down as a catch dropped

99.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, full and outside off, Prior stretches out to block well

99.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, Ojha goes over the wicket now and keeps it full and on the off, Prior defends it solidly

99.2

Ojha to Prior, no run, very slow through the air and on the off, Prior plays it back to Ojha

99.1

Ojha to Prior, no run, tossed up and on the off, Prior stretches out to block again

98.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, full and straight from round the wicket, Cook turns it through mid wicket

98.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up on the off, Cook defends it solidly

98.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, floated up outside off, Cook drives it through cover for an easy couple

98.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, floated up outside off, Cook pushes it to cover

98.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Cook taps it to mid wicket

98.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, very nicely bowled by Ashwin. It was tossed up from round the wicket and turning away late. Cook leans out and dabs at it with soft hands. It takes the outside edge but does not carry to slip

97.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, flatter outside off, there was good turn and bounce, Prior tries to cut but misses

97.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, fired in flat and straight, Prior gets back to keep it out

97.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, floated up outside off again, Prior drives well once more and Pujara makes a sharp stop at short extra cover

97.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, very full and outside off, Prior drives it straight to the fielder at short extra cover

97.2

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, full and on the leg, Cook turns it easily down to deep mid wicket and brings Prior back on strike

97.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Cook turns it through mid wicket

96.6

Ashwin to Prior, no run, floated up on the leg now, Prior taps it to mid wicket

96.5

Ashwin to Prior, no run, another appeal but to no avail, Prior stretches outside off to sweep again and is struck outside the line

96.4

Ashwin to Prior, no run, floated up and outside off, Prior stretches out to pad it away

96.3

Ashwin to Prior, no run, flat and straight, Prior watches it closely and defends it

96.2

Ashwin to Prior, no run, another loud appeal but turned down, it looked very close, Prior was lunging out to sweep but replays show that it was striking Prior just outside off. Good call

96.1

Ashwin to Prior, no run, the carrom ball from Ashwin, Prior picks it early and gets back to defend

Ojha to Prior, no run, tossed up on the off, Prior pushes it to mid on

95.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, tossed up outside off again, Prior leans out and keeps the bat behind the pads to keep it out

95.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, flatter and on the off, Prior defends it solidly

95.2

Ojha to Prior, no run, a flighted full toss now, Prior punches it to cover

95.1

Ojha to Prior, no run, very confident appeal but Aleem Dar turns it down, it was floated up and Prior gets an inside edge onto his pads. Good decision again

94.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Cook leans forward to block

94.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, fired into the blockhole this time, Cook jams it out

94.4

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, floated up again, Prior reaches out and works it past short leg this time for one

94.3

Ashwin to Prior, no run, floated up again, Prior sweeps hard but straight into Rahane at short leg

94.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, slow turn away, Cook stays back and dabs it to deep point for one

94.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the leg from round the wicket, Cook turns it to square leg

93.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, edged but it does not carry! Slow and outside off, Prior presses out to defend but it turns away to take the outside edge and falls well short of Sehwag at slip. Very good bowling by Ojha

93.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, floated up again, Prior drives it hard but is stopped well by Rahane at short extra cover

93.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, nicely flighted and outside off, Prior comes on the frontfoot and pushes it to cover

93.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, tossed up and very straight, Prior lunges out to tap it on the onside

93.2

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, sliding on outside off, Cook gets back and punches it through cover for just one

93.1

Ojha to Prior, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Prior drives it nicely through cover for just one

92.6

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, flat and outside off, Prior leans out to sweep it down to deep backward square leg for one

92.5

Ashwin to Prior, no run, turning in and on the leg, Prior gets back and is hit on the pads

92.4

Ashwin to Prior, no run, floated up on the off, Prior taps it to mid wicket

92.3

Ashwin to Prior, no run, very nicely flighted again and turning in, Prior plays inside the line and misses it

92.2

Ashwin to Prior, no run, tossed up and on the off, Prior lunges out to push it back to Ashwin

92.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, slow and just outside off, Cook hangs back and cuts it square on the offside for just one

91.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, on the off again, Prior is happy to defend again

91.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, slow and outside off, Prior stretches out to defend

91.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, Prior is not picking the length here, he tries to cut this one but it beats him and misses the off stump by a whisker

91.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, pitched up and sliding on straight, Prior plays this off the backfoot and brings his bat down just in time to dab it to point

91.2

Ojha to Prior, no run, full and outside off, Prior stretches out to block well

91.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Cook works it along the ground through mid wicket

90.6

Ashwin to Prior, no run, nicely flighted this time and very full, Prior goes for the drive but mistimes it back down the track

90.5

Ashwin to Prior, 2 runs, more flight and Prior is quick to comes down the track to turn it wide of deep mid wicket for a couple

90.4

Ashwin to Prior, no run, sliding on, Prior stays in the crease and defends it

90.3

Ashwin to Prior, no run, slower and straight, Prior gets behind the line and turns it through mid wicket

90.2

Ashwin to Prior, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Prior taps it to short leg

90.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, going straight on from round the wicket, Cook presses forward and turns it through mid wicket

Ravichandran Ashwin [29.0-6-81-0] is back into the attack

89.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, pitched up, Prior presses forward and pushes it to cover

89.5

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, floated up outside off, Cook turns it through mid wicket for an easy single

89.4

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up and on the off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and defends it

89.3

Ojha to Prior, 1 run, floated up and on the off, Prior turns it through mid wicket for just one

89.2

Ojha to Prior, FOUR, poor bowling and fielding, Ojha drags it short and outside off, Prior cuts it hard and Zaheer falls over it lazily at point

89.1

Ojha to Prior, no run, floated up and on the off, Prior plays it on the backfoot and keeps it out

Pragyan Ojha [29.0-8-68-2] is back into the attack

88.6

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, full and outside off, Prior drives it nicely square on the offside but for just one as sweeper cover collects it

88.5

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, 1 run, on the fuller side, Cook presses forward and pushes it square on the offside for one

88.4

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, full and just outside off, Cook taps it on the offside

88.3

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, Zaheer goes from round the wicket and keeps it outside off, Prior dabs it down to deep backward point for one

88.2

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, 1 run, another knuckle ball from Zaheer, Cook leans out and eases it to sweeper cover for one more

88.1

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, Zaheer starts off with a slower one, Cook picks it early and defends

Two men in catching positions in the mid wicket area. No slip for Zaheer.

87.6

Ashwin to Prior, FOUR, floated up again, Prior dances down the track and flicks it superbly over mid wicket for a boundary. Very nicely done

87.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, floated up and on the middle and leg, Cook turns it through square leg for one

87.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, slow through the air and outside off, Cook is beaten in the flight and tries to cut it but it was too full for that, beaten as a result

87.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, slow and outside off, turning away too. Cook does not offer a shot

87.2

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, flat and on the middle and leg, Prior turns it behind square on the onside for an easy single

87.1

Ashwin to Prior, no run, flat and straight, Prior turns it to mid wicket

86.6

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, another loud appeal from Zaheer but Tony Hill turns it down quickly. It was angled in from round the wicket, Prior gets an inside edge onto his pads. Good decision that.

86.5

Zaheer to Prior, no run, Zaheer goes round the wicket now and bowls another slower one. Prior is into the drive too early and plays it uppishly in front of cover

86.4

Zaheer to Prior, 2 runs, pitched up and outside off, Prior drives it nicely along the ground and wide of sweeper cover

86.3

Zaheer to Prior, no run, the slower one now outside off, Prior fails to jam it out

86.3

Zaheer to Prior, no run, the slower one now outside off, Prior fails to jam it out

86.2

Zaheer to Prior, no run, full and straight, Prior pushes it back softly to Zaheer

86.1

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, 1 run, good length and well outside off with no real pace, Cook punches it down to sweeper cover

Zaheer Khan [10.0-3-16-1] is back into the attack

85.6

Ashwin to Prior, no run, pushed through quicker and on the off, Prior gets his bat down in time to push it to mid on

85.5

Ashwin to Prior, no run, flat and very full on the middle and leg, Prior pushes it down the track

85.4

Ashwin to Prior, no run, tossed up outside off, Prior turns it to mid wicket

85.3

Ashwin to Prior, no run, pitched up again, Prior comes on the frontfoot to defend

85.2

Ashwin to Prior, no run, floated up and very straight, Prior gets behind the line and taps it to mid wicket

85.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, skidding on outside off, Cook gets back and punches it to deep point for one

Ravichandran Ashwin [27.0-6-74-0] is back into the attack

84.6

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, on the leg again, Cook works it down to fine leg and keeps strike

84.5

Umesh Yadav to Prior, 1 run, width outside off again, Prior guides it down to deep point for one

84.4

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, on a good length and outside off, Prior punches it firmly but does not get it past mid off

84.3

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, pitched up and on the off, Prior punches it to mid on

84.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, full and on the middle and leg, Cook flicks it down to deep mid wicket for one more

84.1

Umesh Yadav to Prior, 1 run, drifting onto leg, Prior flicks it down to deep square leg for an easy single

83.6

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg, Cook turns it to mid wicket

83.5

Ojha to Prior, byes, 1 run, going straight on from round the wicket, Prior does not offer a shot. Dhoni fumbles again and allows them the single

83.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, given a lot of air outside off, Prior leans out to drive but misses

83.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, floated up outside off, Prior leans forward to defend again

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, wayward delivery down the leg side to end the over

80.5

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, was that a drop? No. Fell short of Kohli. Good bowling this - full and outside off, Cook pokes and gets a thick edge which falls just short of Kohli at slip.

80.4

Umesh Yadav to Prior, 1 run, steered to square third man again, but there's protection there now

80.3

Umesh Yadav to Prior, FOUR, poor delivery. Short and wide outside off, Prior says thank you and cuts it to third man, there's nobody there and he gets an easy four

80.2

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, short ball, Prior stands tall and blocks to the off side

80.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, byes, 1 run, full and outside off, Cook shoulders arms and the ball rolls to Dhoni who doesn't collect it cleanly, they sneak a bye

79.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, slowly tossed up and turning away, Prior looks to cut but is beaten by the turn and bounce

79.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, turning away, Prior cuts it to covers

79.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, pushed through the air, Prior goes on the backfoot and defends it

79.3

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, fired in on middle, Cook pushes it to mid on off the backfoot

79.2

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the legs, Cook leans and blocks it to the on side

79.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, FOUR, short ball and Cook puts it away. Short and wide outside off, Cook goes on the backfoot and cuts it away to the vacant deep point region

78.6

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, pitched up and coming in, Prior drives it back to the bowler

78.5

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, on the legs, clipped to deep square leg for one

78.4

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, short in length, Cook defends it to the off side

78.3

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, back of a length and angled in, Cook works it to mid wicket

78.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, in and around off, Cook pushes it to point

78.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, good delivery but no hat-trick. Back of length and moving away, Cook looks to play and then withdraws his bat at the last moment

Umesh Yadav on a hat-trick

77.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, outside off line, Prior shoulders arms

77.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, slow and turning away, Prior is squared up and gets a slight edge to the slip cordon

77.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, pushes it to point off the backfoot

77.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, turning away, Prior goes on the backfoot and blocks

77.2

Ojha to Prior, no run, outside off line, left alone

Back to Samit Patel's dismissal: he might have got an inside edge. Not very conclusive though

77.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, loopy and turning in, Cook works it to mid wicket for a single

Matt Prior, right handed bat, comes to the crease

76.6

Umesh Yadav to Samit Patel, out Lbw!! Umesh is on a hat-trick! That looked plumb too but Samit doesn't seem to be too happy. Superb bowling this - fast, full and reversing in, Samit looked to flick and missed it, impact was right in front of middle and leg stump line. Once again hitting leg stump I guess, although Samit Patel doesn't seem to agree. Cook is watching from the other end, he can't do much about it anyways. Samit Patel lbw b Umesh Yadav 0(1)

Umesh Yadav to Samit Patel, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Samit Patel, right handed bat, comes to the crease

76.5

Umesh Yadav to Ian Bell, out Lbw!! That looked plumb. Reverse swing does the trick. Fast and curving in from off stump channel, Bell was rooted to the crease as he tried to work across, missed it completely and was hit in front of middle and leg. Would have gone on to clip leg stump, and that ends Bell's stay. England are in trouble early into the session. Ian Bell lbw b Umesh Yadav 22(59) [4s-3]

Umesh Yadav to Ian Bell, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

76.4

Umesh Yadav to Ian Bell, no run, back of a length and around off, Bell pushes it to point

76.3

Umesh Yadav to Ian Bell, 2 runs, brilliant timing! Just a backfoot defence but that went all the way to long on, Ojha gave chase and pulled it back with a dive

76.2

Umesh Yadav to Ian Bell, no run, fast and full but down the leg side, Bell misses a glance

76.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, full and wide outside off, Cook defends it to the right of point for a single

Umesh Yadav [12.0-1-32-0] is back into the attack

75.6

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, solid in defence to end the over

75.5

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, loopy ball on the off, Bell defends it solidly

75.4

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, much straighter now, Bell goes on the backfoot and blocks

75.3

Ojha to Ian Bell, FOUR, too short and too wide, Bell goes on the backfoot and cuts it to the sweeper cover fence. Went right back and showed good footwork

75.2

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, lots of flight, Cook flicks it to deep mid wicket and walks across

75.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Cook leans and blocks

Pragyan Ojha [24.0-7-54-2] is back into the attack

74.6

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, 1 run, good length and angled in, Cook flicks to deep square leg for a single

74.5

Zaheer to Ian Bell, 1 run, once again from near the stumps but down the leg side, Bell works it to deep backward square leg

74.4

Zaheer to Ian Bell, no run, from close to the stumps and swinging away now, Bell leaves

74.3

Zaheer to Ian Bell, no run, good bowling, a yorker length ball reversing in, Bell does well to dig it out

74.2

Zaheer to Ian Bell, 2 runs, misfield by Yuvraj, Bell pushes this towards point, Yuvraj moves across and slides but misses it

74.1

Zaheer to Ian Bell, no run, a half shout for lbw, the knuckle ball angled in from round the wicket, Bell was early on the shot and got hit on the pads, would have missed leg

73.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, stump to stump bowling, Cook turns it to square leg

73.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, a bit of drift for Ashwin, Cook gets forward and blocks

73.4

Ashwin to Ian Bell, 1 run, the carrom ball, Bell does't read it well and goes off the outer half of the bat to point, they run one

73.3

Ashwin to Ian Bell, no run, slower through the air, allows Bell to go back and defend

73.2

Ashwin to Ian Bell, no run, pushed through the air quickly, Bell pushes at it and gets a thick inside edge onto his pads

73.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, on the middle and leg, calmly clipped to mid wicket, easy single

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, makes him play with a straight one, Cook gets forward and blocks with a straight bat

72.4

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, full and angled away, Cook shoulders arms

72.3

Zaheer to Ian Bell, 1 run, good length delivery on the legs, Bell clips it to deep square leg

72.2

Zaheer to Ian Bell, no run, from round the wicket and outside off, Bell thinks about it and leaves

72.1

Zaheer to Ian Bell, no run, short of length and on the off, Bell goes on the backfoot and blocks

71.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, floated around off, Cook comes on the frontfoot to defend. That's a maiden

71.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted up nicely, Cook pushes it back to the bowler

71.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, maintains it around off stump, Cook defends from the crease

71.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, slow through the air again, Cook leans and blocks

71.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, loopy and on the middle and leg, Cook gets forward and blocks

71.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, nicely tossed up on the off, Cook pushes it back to the bowler

Ravichandran Ashwin [25.0-5-72-0] is back into the attack

70.6

Zaheer to Ian Bell, no run, tight stuff around off stump, Bell defends it carefully

70.5

Zaheer to Ian Bell, no run, a bouncer first ball, Bell ducks under it

70.4

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, 1 run, rapid swing into the left hander, Cook watches it well and works it to deep backward square leg

70.3

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, reverse swing into the left hander, Cook comes on the frontfoot and defends it solidly

70.2

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off again, left alone easily. Rolls to Dhoni after passing the stumps

70.1

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, starts with a full one outside off, Cook lets it go

Zaheer Khan [7.0-3-9-1] is back into the attack

69.6

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, loopy again, this time Bell is solid in defence

69.5

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, superb delivery. Gives it a lot of air and gets it to turn, Bell looks to defend but is beaten by the turn

69.4

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, short delivery, Bell crashes it hard but straight to the fielder at extra cover

69.3

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, loopy delivery, Bell defends it

69.2

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, flat and skiddy, Bell cuts it to the right of point, Zaheer makes a diving stop. Good stop that, second ball after lunch

69.1

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, starts with a nicely tossed up delivery, Bell gets forward and blocks

Back after lunch. Ojha will resume.

India's session that, although Cook went past his century. 3 wickets have fallen and 71 runs were scored. Compton started in an edgy manner and ultimately lost his wicket to Zaheer Khan, who bowled a superb first spell. Ojha then took over and cleaned up Trott and Kevin Pietersen before Cook and Bell saw through the rest of the session. A lot of work ahead for the visitors. Join us at 12:10 for the next session.

68.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up on the off, Cook leans and defends it. That's lunch on day 4.

68.5

Ashwin to Ian Bell, 1 run, works it to square leg for one

Ashwin is running across the umpire. Starting from round the wicket and running between the umpire and the stumps before delivering. Weird, but a bit funny.

68.4

Ashwin to Ian Bell, no run, flat and on the off, Bell gets forward and blocks

Ha! Cook walks out of his crease and Ashwin stops in his delivery stride. He didn't try to mankad him though.

68.3

Ashwin to Ian Bell, no run, floated outside off, Bell stays back and defends it

68.2

Ashwin to Ian Bell, no run, flat and on the off, Bell goes on the backfoot and defends it

68.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 3 runs, very poor delivery, a full toss down the leg side, Cook drives it wide of mid on, Umesh chases and slides near the deep to save a run

67.6

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, gets forward and drives it to short extra cover

67.5

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, comes on the frontfoot and blocks

67.4

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, what a ball! That should put some doubts in Bell's mind. Pitches outside leg and turns sharply, Bell is completely squared up and beaten. Dhoni and co appeal for an lbw, that might have brushed the pads but would have missed off anyway

67.3

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, defended solidly this time, with bat and pad together

67.2

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, turn! Pitches on off and spins sharply, Bell looks to poke but misses

67.1

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Bell drives it to extra cover

66.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, good channel around off, Cook blocks it back. Back to back maidens

66.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, drift in the air, Cook leans and blocks

66.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, floated on the off, Cook defends it again

66.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, fired in on the middle stumps, Cook gets forward and blocks it back to the bowler

66.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

66.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and turning from leg stump, Cook defends it to the on side

Ravichandran Ashwin [23.0-4-68-0] is back into the attack

Bell is looking a lot better in the second innings, compared to his one-ball stay in the first one.

65.6

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, defends it again and ends the over

65.5

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, defended down the ground again

65.4

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, flat and on the off, Bell defends it to silly point

65.3

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, slow and straight, Bell is solid in defence

65.2

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, full in length again, Bell leans and defends it

65.1

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Bell comes on the frontfoot and blocks

64.6

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, a yorker length delivery outside off, Cook leaves and the ball rolls to the keeper!

64.5

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, back of a length delivery on the off, Cook gets forward and defends it

64.4

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, from round the wicket and very full outside off, Cook is late in getting his bat down and gets hit on the pads, there is an appeal for lbw but that would have missed the stumps

64.3

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, angled away from the left hander, left alone this time

64.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, FOUR, that's not a very bad ball actually - full and straight from Umesh but Cook just flicks it away through deep mid wicket, once again the timing is brilliant and the placement even better

64.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, in and around off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, loopy and just outside off, Cook stays back and blocks

63.4

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, given air on the middle and leg, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

63.3

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, a lot straighter, Cook works it to square leg

63.2

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, outside off line, Cook covers the stumps and leaves

63.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, loopy from over the wicket, Cook drills it to the off side

62.6

Umesh Yadav to Ian Bell, no run, fuller length on the off, Bell gets forward and drives it back to the bowler

62.5

Umesh Yadav to Ian Bell, no run, back of a length and on the off, Bell stays back and defends it

62.4

Umesh Yadav to Ian Bell, no run, close leave! Reversing in from outside off, Bell shoulders arms but that went very close to the off stump

62.3

Umesh Yadav to Ian Bell, no run, they're appealing for everything. Short and angling in, Bell looks to play across and is hit high on the thigh pad, they first appeal for an LBW and then the ball lobs to slip. They appeal for a catch then. Not out is the decision

62.2

Umesh Yadav to Ian Bell, FOUR, can't bowl there with no third man, short and wide outside off, Bell steers it towards third man for a boundary

62.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, in and around off, Cook goes on the backfoot and pushes it towards point region

61.6

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, fired in on the off, Bell comes on the frontfoot to defend. Maiden over from Ojha

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, loopy and on the off, Bell stays forward and blocks

61.3

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, stump to stump and tight from Ojha, Bell gets forward and blocks

61.2

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, flat and on the off, Bell stays in the crease and defends it

61.1

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Bell gets forward and blocks

60.6

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and around off, Cook leans and defends it

60.5

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, back of a length and on the off, Cook goes on the backfoot and blocks solidly

60.4

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, in and around off, Cook goes on the backfoot and blocks

This is Cook's 3rd Test century against India, and 3rd as captain in as many Tests.

60.3

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, 21st Test CENTURY for Alastair Cook. Superb player, superb knock. Flicks it off his pads to deep square leg region for a couple, removes his helmet and raises his bat. Good applause from the crowd and England's dressing room as well. He looks good for more!

60.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up just outside off, Cook pushes at it and gets a thick edge to 2nd slip, all along the ground

Ojha to Ian Bell, FOUR, good shot. That should give him some confidence. Neat stride forward and he drives it between extra cover and mid off

59.2

Ojha to Ian Bell, no run, this time Bell doesn't jump out of his crease and play a mad stroke, instead stays in the crease and blocks

Ian Bell, right handed bat, comes to the crease

59.1

Ojha to Pietersen, out Bowled!! Left arm spinner to Pietersen. You know the result don't you? Bowled once again! Good bowling once again - flights it above Pietersen's eye-line and lands it on the leg stump line, Pietersen walks across and looks to sweep but misses it, the ball pitches and turns to hit the off stump. KP has been bowled by Ojha in both the innings. Cook is watching from the other end. Pietersen b Ojha 2(6)

Ojha to Pietersen, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

58.6

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, angled away from the left hander, left alone

58.5

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, fuller in length now, Cook drives it to mid off

Umesh Yadav to Pietersen, no run, reversing in from outside off, Pietersen defends it with bat and pad close. Umesh appeals but there was only bat on that

58.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, full and just outside off, Cook steers it uppishly through the vacant backward point region

58.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, short and straight, Cook works it to mid wicket

57.6

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, neat stride forward as he drives it to mid off

57.5

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, a touch too full, Cook clips it to mid wicket for one

57.4

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, fired in on the off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and defends it

57.3

Ojha to Pietersen, 1 run, off the mark with a drive to mid on, this was a bit too full

57.2

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, flat and straight, Pietersen gets forward and blocks, goes off the outer half of the bat to slips

Kevin Pietersen, right handed bat, comes to the crease

57.1

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, out Caught by Dhoni!! Ojha strikes! The change of ends has worked. Superb bowling as well - tosses it up nicely and gets it to turn away from the off stump line, Trott is lured forward and he pokes at it, gets a thick edge that is snapped up by Dhoni. Important wicket that, Trott was looking good. Jonathan Trott c Dhoni b Ojha 17(43) [4s-2]

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Pragyan Ojha [17.0-3-45-0] is back into the attack

56.6

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, short of length and on the off, Cook punches it to short cover

56.5

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, FOUR, timing. That describes that shot. A bit too straight from Umesh, Cook goes on the backfoot and just works it to the on side, the timing is superb and it races to the deep mid wicket fence

56.4

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up on the off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and pushes it back to the bowler

56.3

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, from round the wicket now and outside off, Cook leaves

56.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, short of length and just outside off, Cook punches it to extra cover

56.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run

Umesh Yadav [7.0-1-15-0] is back into the attack

55.6

Ashwin to Jonathan Trott, byes, 2 runs, another leg break but this one is wayward down the leg side, Dhoni misses it and they get a couple of byes to fine leg

55.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, a leg break from Ashwin, Cook takes it on the full and drives it to mid off

55.4

Ashwin to Jonathan Trott, 1 run, flighted up on the middle and leg, Trott sweeps it to deep backward square leg

55.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, on the legs now, Cook works it to backward square leg for one

55.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, given air on the off, Cook stays forward and blocks

55.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, loopy and on the middle and leg, Cook defends it to the off side

Ashwin from round the wicket to Cook

54.6

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, good shot. Overpitched slightly and Trott makes use of it, leans and drives it away through extra cover for a boundary

54.5

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, no run, on the middle and leg, driven to mid on

54.4

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Trott's defence is tight

54.3

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, no run, flatter through the air, Trott goes on the backfoot and blocks

A short cover in place now

54.2

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, no run, very full this time, Trott jams it to extra cover

54.1

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Trott leans and pushes it to covers

Drinks are on the field now

53.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and straight, Cook comes on the frontfoot to defend

53.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, given air on the middle and leg, Cook blocks to the on side

53.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Cook pushes it to mid on

53.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, solid in defence again, Cook is getting a good stride forward

53.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, given air on middle, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

53.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, just short of silly point! Cook defends with bat in front of his pads and gets an edge that falls short of silly point

52.6

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, FOUR, poor delivery and Trott puts it away, short and wide outside off, Trott goes deep in the crease and cuts it to the sweeper cover fence

52.5

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, no run, quick through the air now, Trott goes on the backfoot and blocks

52.4

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, no run, slow and straight, Trott comes on the frontfoot and blocks

Zaheer to Jonathan Trott, no run, from round the wicket and on the off, Trott comes on the frontfoot and blocks

There is a short mid wicket and a slip in place. One man at square leg for the flick as well

46.1

Zaheer to Jonathan Trott, 2 runs, escapes the pair and gets off the mark straightaway, goes on the backfoot and flicks it to deep square leg for a couple

45.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, FOUR, high risk shot. The pressure was building on Cook and he releases it. Flat and quick on middle stump line, Cook sweeps it away to deep backward square leg, would have been absolutely plumb lbw had he missed that

45.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, lovely bowling this, slows this one up in the air and gets it to bounce a touch more, Cook is surprised by the bounce and gets hit on the glove

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the legs, Cook blocks it to the on side

45.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and full, Cook defends it

45.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, from over the wicket the on the legs, Cook leans and defends it

Jonathan Trott, right handed bat, comes to the crease

44.6

Zaheer to Compton, out Lbw!! Zaheer is happy, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is relieved. Well deserved wicket for Zak and it was always coming. He switched to over the wicket for this delivery and lands it on a good length around leg stump, the ball hits the pitch and skids on quickly, Compton was looking to work it across but was late in getting his bat down in time. That was surely hitting middle and leg stump. India get the breakthrough they wanted. Compton lbw b Zaheer 37(128) [4s-2]

Zaheer to Compton, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

44.5

Zaheer to Compton, no run, Zaheer maintains a good line around off, Compton comes on the frontfoot and blocks

44.4

Zaheer to Compton, no run, again solid, gets a good stride forward and blocks it to covers

44.3

Zaheer to Compton, no run, solid in defence this time, Compton comes on the frontfoot and blocks

44.2

Zaheer to Compton, no run, how did that miss the stumps? Compton isn't looking too confident today. Pitches outside off and zips in, Compton looks to push at it but the ball skids through the gap between bat and pad. Very close to the off stump as well

44.1

Zaheer to Compton, no run, fuller length and outside off, Compton drives it to covers

43.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, pushed through the air, Cook leans and blocks. Good over from Ashwin, that

43.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, lovely flight again, Cook is early into the shot and nearly missed it, but just managed to get an inside edge to fine leg region

43.4

Ashwin to Compton, 1 run, flat and on the off, Compton goes on the backfoot and pushes it to point

43.3

Ashwin to Compton, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Compton comes on the frontfoot and blocks

43.2

Ashwin to Compton, no run, missed stumping. That was an easy chance. Ashwin continues to be unlucky. That was very well bowled - lured him with flight, Compton came down the track and missed it completely, but Dhoni missed it too. Easy chance, very easy chance.

43.1

Ashwin to Compton, no run, slowly turning in, Compton goes on the backfoot and blocks

42.6

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, Zak is appealing for an lbw but that was surely not out. It came in from outside off, Cook had a good stride forward and defended with bat and pad together, not sure if it hit pad first but the impact was outside off anyway

42.5

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, back of a length and on the off, Cook goes on the backfoot and blocks

42.4

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and around off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

42.3

Zaheer to Compton, 1 run, a direct hit would have made it interesting. Compton defends it to backward point and sets off, Yuvraj is the fielder there and he fails to hit direct at the striker's end, Cook was just in anyways

42.2

Zaheer to Compton, no run, back of a length and on the off, Compton comes on the frontfoot to defend

42.1

Zaheer to Compton, no run, attacks the stumps from round the wicket, Compton blocks it

41.6

Ashwin to Compton, 1 run, quick single, drives it to extra cover, takes on Sachin Tendulkar and gets the run easily

41.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, flat and full on the legs, easily turned to mid wicket for one

41.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, from round the wicket and around off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

41.3

Ashwin to Compton, leg byes, 1 run, an lbw appeal. That looked close. Flatter and turning in, pitched outside off and the impact was in line, probably turning down the leg side? That's what Dar thinks. The batsmen sneak a leg bye

Ashwin to Compton, no run, slowly tossed up on the off, Compton comes on the frontfoot and blocks it back

39.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, a bit straight, Cook tucks it to mid wicket, first run of the day

39.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, floated around off, Cook leans and blocks

39.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, given air on the off, Cook leans and blocks

39.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, loopy again, Cook pushes it to the off side

39.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up delivery on the off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

38.6

Zaheer to Compton, no run, a yorker length delivery, Compton jams it to the off side. A maiden to start the day

From round the wicket now

38.5

Zaheer to Compton, no run, short of length and outside off, left alone. Those are wasted deliveries

38.4

Zaheer to Compton, no run, the slower delivery this time, Compton reads it well and defends it

38.3

Zaheer to Compton, no run, full and outside off, Compton leaves

38.2

Zaheer to Compton, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Compton goes on the backfoot and blocks

38.1

Zaheer to Compton, no run, confident start from Compton, pitched up delivery and he leans into the drive, hits it straight to extra cover

The Indians are in a huddle near the boundary ropes. It's not going to be easy for them as well. With England showing fight, India's bowlers will have to work hard and earn their wickets.

Day 4 of the 1st Test: India are in command but England are fighting through their openers. The pitch has slowed down considerably which means the batsmen are getting enough time to negotiate the turn from Ashwin and Ojha. An interesting day's play is in store - England trail by 219 runs and have all 10 wickets in store. Stay tuned.

England managed to win the last session after being down in the dumps at the end of the 2nd. Cook has played a captain's knock so far and got superb support from the debutant, Compton. The Indian players almost seemed deflated towards the end of the session. They had been on the field for 95 overs but barring a close LBW call against Cook and a tough catch that went down, there were not too many chances. Dhoni will need his men to come out and show better spirit tomorrow. They are still leading by 219 runs. Do join us for that. Cheers and goodbye for now.

37.6

Ashwin to Compton, 1 run, going straight on again, Compton gets deep in the crease and works it to fine leg for one. That will be stumps on day 3

37.5

Ashwin to Compton, no run, full, quick and straight, Compton plays it back to Ashwin

37.4

Ashwin to Compton, no run, Ashwin tries the leg break now, it just goes straight on and down the legside

37.3

Ashwin to Compton, no run, sliding on, Compton taps it to short mid wicket

37.2

Ashwin to Compton, no run, slow turn in, Compton taps it to short leg

37.1

Ashwin to Compton, no run, tossed up outside off, Compton comes on the frontfoot and defends it well

Last over of the day coming up.

36.6

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, slow turn in, Cook gets right behind to defend it

36.5

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook leans forward and plays it down the track

36.4

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, Cook plays it softly to short leg

36.3

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Cook taps it to mid wicket

36.2

Ojha to Compton, 1 run, full and on the middle and leg, Compton reaches out to paddle it down to fine leg

36.1

Ojha to Compton, no run, sliding on, Compton gets back to defend

Pragyan Ojha [13.0-3-33-0] is back into the attack

35.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, slow turn outside off, Cook lunges out to block again

35.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, on the middle and leg, Cook turns it to short mid wicket

35.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up and very straight, Cook leans forward to defend

35.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, FOUR, floated up well outside off from round the wicket, Cook leans foward and drives it sweetly through cover for a boundary

35.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the leg, Cook taps it to mid wicket

35.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook lunges out to defend

Ravichandran Ashwin [12.0-3-44-0] is back into the attack

34.6

Umesh Yadav to Compton, no run, good length and well outside off, Compton does not offer a shot

34.5

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, full and on the leg from round the wicket, Cook turns it down to fine leg

34.4

Umesh Yadav to Compton, 1 run, angled in, Compton stands up tall and turns it through square leg for one more

34.3

Umesh Yadav to Compton, no run, short of length and well outside off, Compton does not offer a shot

34.2

Umesh Yadav to Compton, no run, nipping in a touch, Compton gets behind the line and pushes it down the track

34.1

Umesh Yadav to Compton, 2 runs, short of length and well outside off, Compton slaps it through cover for just a couple

33.6

Tendulkar to Alastair Cook, FOUR, another short one turning down the legside, Cook whips it very fine to bring up the 100 run stand. Terrific effort from these two.

33.5

Tendulkar to Alastair Cook, FOUR, Tendulkar goes over the wicket and delivers a half tracker. Short, flat and well outside off. Cook eases it to the cover fence

33.4

Tendulkar to Alastair Cook, no run, straighter in line this time, Cook leans out to turns it to square leg

33.3

Tendulkar to Alastair Cook, no run, the leg break again, into the rough well outside off, Cook does not offer a shot

33.2

Tendulkar to Alastair Cook, no run, now the leg break, still well outside off, Cook does not offer a shot

33.1

Tendulkar to Alastair Cook, no run, Tendulkar starts with an off break from round the wicket, Cook leans forward to block

Sachin Tendulkar, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

India need to break this stand and here comes Sachin to try his hand.

32.6

Umesh Yadav to Compton, no run, full and outside off, Compton does not offer a shot

32.5

Umesh Yadav to Compton, no run, nipping in a bit from outside off, Compton plays it to cover

32.4

Umesh Yadav to Compton, no run, full and well outside off, Compton does not offer a shot

32.3

Umesh Yadav to Compton, no run, outside off again, Compton punches it to point

32.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, just outside off, Cook gets back and pushes it through point for one

32.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and just outside off from round the wicket, Cook blocks it towards cover

31.6

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, floated up well outside off, Cook reaches out and taps it on the onside

Ashwin to Compton, 1 run, sloppy fielding. Compton defends this towards extra cover and mid off, both fielders see each other and Compton runs across

26.4

Ashwin to Compton, no run, flat through the air, Compton goes on the backfoot and blocks

26.3

Ashwin to Compton, no run, outside off line again, Compton waits and blocks

26.2

Ashwin to Compton, no run, flat and just outside off, Compton comes on the frontfoot and defends it

26.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, turn from middle and leg, goes off the outer half of the bat to backward point

25.6

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, once again turns in slowly, Cook goes on the backfoot and punches it to sweeper cover

25.5

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, slow turn from off stump, Cook works it to mid wicket

25.4

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, pushes it through again, Cook stays forward and blocks

25.3

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, once again flat stuff, Cook leans and blocks

25.2

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and on the off, Cook is solid in defence

25.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

24.6

Ashwin to Compton, no run, in and around off, Compton leans and blocks. A maiden over

24.5

Ashwin to Compton, no run, lots of flight on that one, Compton leans and drives it to Kohli who dives and saves a certain boundary

24.4

Ashwin to Compton, no run, flat and straight, Compton comes on the frontfoot and blocks

24.3

Ashwin to Compton, no run, rank short ball, Compton goes on the backfoot and works it to short leg

24.2

Ashwin to Compton, no run, uses his feet and defends it to the on side

24.1

Ashwin to Compton, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Compton comes on the frontfoot and blocks

23.6

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, comes on the frontfoot and blocks

23.5

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, a huge lbw appeal not given. Looked very very close. How is that not out? India will consider themselves unlucky there. Cook looked to sweep and was struck right in front of middle stump line, that pitched in line as well and would have hit middle and leg. Aleem Dar is not having a great game.

23.4

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, given air on the middle and leg, Cook defends it to short leg

23.3

Ojha to Alastair Cook, FOUR, Cook is going to be positive here. Full and straight, Cook sweeps hard and gets a boundary through deep backward square leg

23.2

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

23.2

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

23.1

Ojha to Compton, 1 run, slow turn from middle stump, Compton tuck it to square leg off the backfoot

22.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, quicker one outside off, Cook leaves and Dhoni collects it in front of his chest

22.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, maintains the off stump line, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

22.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, floated around off, Cook defends it

22.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, given air again, Cook comes on the frontfoot and defends it

22.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, slower and on the off, Cook waits and blocks

22.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, FOUR, superb shot. Not too short, not too wide but Cook manufactures the cut shot by going deep in the crease, boundary to deep backward point is the result

21.6

Ojha to Compton, no run, lots of turn from off stump line, Compton leaves

21.5

Ojha to Compton, no run, fired in on the off, Compton stays back and defends it

21.4

Ojha to Compton, no run, flat and on the off, Compton stays back and defends

21.3

Ojha to Compton, no run, goes on the backfoot and blocks

21.2

Ojha to Compton, no run, defends it to the off side

21.1

Ojha to Compton, no run, was that a drop? Yes it was. Difficult chance but you would expect those to be taken by Kohli. Slowly tossed up on the off, Compton pokes and gets a thick edge, goes low to Kohli at 2nd slip but it doesn't stick. Tough, but goes down as a chance.

20.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, edged but no fielder there. Good bowling - slower through the air and gets it to turn from leg stump line, Cook blocks but gets a thick edge wide of silly point

20.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, even more flight now, Cook waits and drives it to mid off

20.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, lures him into the drive, Cook pushes it to silly point

20.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, quicker one outside off, Cook leaves

20.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and pushed through the air, Cook defends it back to Ashwin

20.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted on the off, Cook leans and defends it

19.6

Ojha to Compton, no run, flat and angled in, Compton stays in the crease and defends

19.5

Ojha to Compton, 2 runs, on the middle and leg, Compton turns it to mid wicket and gets a couple

19.4

Ojha to Compton, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Compton comes on the frontfoot and defends it

19.3

Ojha to Compton, no run, in and around off, Compton manages to defend

19.2

Ojha to Compton, no run, flat and straight, Compton goes on the backfoot and blocks

19.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, defends it to cover point and gets a single

Pragyan Ojha [6.0-2-13-0] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field now . Good start for England. Cook has been good as always, and Compton is looking assured as well.

18.6

Ashwin to Compton, no run, flighted above the batsman's eye-line, Compton waits and defends it

18.5

Ashwin to Compton, no run, floated on the off, Compton leans and defends it

18.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Cook works it to mid wicket

18.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Cook comes on the frontfoot and blocks

18.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, FOUR, flat and full down the leg side, Cook turns it to fine leg and gets four. More of a thick inside edge but that brings up the 50 run opening stand. Good effort from Cook and Compton

18.1

Ashwin to Compton, 1 run, flighted delivery on the off, Compton pushes it to mid off for one more

Ojha is back on the field. That was quick.

17.6

Zaheer to Compton, 1 run, quick single, digs it out to mid off, takes on Sachin Tendulkar and gets it easily

17.5

Zaheer to Compton, no run, a yorker length delivery on the off, Compton digs it out

Zaheer from over the wicket

17.4

Zaheer to Compton, no run, and tight in defence again, once again played off the frontfoot

17.3

Zaheer to Compton, no run, in the zone outside off, Compton shoulders arms

17.2

Zaheer to Compton, no run, solid forward defence again, good stride and played with no gap at all

17.1

Zaheer to Compton, no run, jogs in and bowls a length ball, Compton defends it

Zaheer Khan, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

16.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, comes on the frontfoot and defends it to the off side

16.5

Ashwin to Compton, 1 run, turns from middle and ends up in leg stump, Compton works it to fine leg

16.4

Ashwin to Compton, no run, flat and outside off, Compton comes on the frontfoot and defends it

Doesn't look good at all. He is holding his elbow (right) and walks out of the field. England will be relieved. Harbhajan Singh walks in. He is warming up as he walks in, and has a big smile on his face as well. Quite a character - Bhajji!

16.2

Ashwin to Compton, 1 run, Ojha is injured. This was flicked to him at mid wicket, he runs across and dives to his right, lands on his elbow and looks to be in a lot of pain. The physio has come to have a look at him. Not good signs for India.

16.1

Ashwin to Compton, FOUR, too much flight and too full, Compton squeezes it out to square third man, not exactly the place where he intended to hit but he gets 4

15.6

Ojha to Alastair Cook, FOUR, rare short ball from Ojha and Cook is quick to put it away, goes on the backfoot quickly and cuts it hard to the deep point ropes

15.5

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, goes on the backfoot and blocks with a straight bat

15.4

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, straight stuff from Ojha, Cook turns it to the on side

15.3

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, skids and hurries on, Cook works it to short leg

Ojha to Alastair Cook, FOUR, good positive intent there. Sees the flight and dances down the track, heaves it with the turn over mid wicket for four

8.1

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and full, Cook works it to the on side

Pragyan Ojha [2.0-2-0-0] is back into the attack

7.6

Ashwin to Compton, FOUR, that was quite unexpected but Ashwin wouldn't mind that, tosses it up on the off stump line, Compton plays the reverse sweep to perfection and collects a boundary through the vacant deep point region

7.5

Ashwin to Compton, 2 runs, turns in from middle stump line, Compton tucks it past short fine leg for a couple

Ashwin goes round the wicket now

7.4

Ashwin to Compton, no run, flighted up again, Compton comes on the frontfoot and blocks it back to the bowler

7.3

Ashwin to Compton, no run, lovely flight from Ashwin, Compton pushes it back to him

7.2

Ashwin to Compton, no run, given air again, Compton drills it back to the bowler

7.1

Ashwin to Compton, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Compton gets forward and blocks

6.6

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, short of length and on the off, Cook stays back and blocks

6.5

Umesh Yadav to Compton, 1 run, tries a yorker and bowls a low full toss, Compton pushes it to mid off and runs

6.4

Umesh Yadav to Compton, no run, short of length on middle stump, Compton goes on the backfoot and defends it

6.3

Umesh Yadav to Compton, no run, full and just outside off, left alone again

6.2

Umesh Yadav to Compton, no run, pitched up on middle stump line, Compton drives it back to the bowler

Ashwin to Compton, 1 run, quite an unnecessary throw from Pujara. This was turned straight to forward short leg where Pujara fields and flicks the ball back towards the stumps, he doesn't hit and concedes overthrows. Compton was always in

5.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, slow and straight, Cook works it to deep square leg

5.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, wrong line with that field, strays on the pads and Cook tucks it to fine leg

Two slips and a silly point. Ashwin from round the wicket to Cook

5.3

Ashwin to Compton, 1 run, lots of flight on the off, Compton pushes to mid off for one

5.2

Ashwin to Compton, no run, flatter through the air, Compton comes on the frontfoot and blocks

5.1

Ashwin to Compton, no run, starts with a tossed up delivery on the stumps, Compton defends it

Ravichandran Ashwin, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

4.6

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, in the channel outside off, Cook leaves it

4.5

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, good length and on the off, Cook gets forward and defends it solidly

4.4

Umesh Yadav to Compton, 1 run, off the mark with a flick to deep square leg, easily turned off his pads

4.3

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 1 run, short but doesn't rise much, Cook pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single

4.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, very full and outside off, left alone again

Umesh from round the wicket now

4.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, back of a length and outside off, Cook lets it go

3.6

Ojha to Compton, no run, pushed through the air, Compton goes on the backfoot and blocks

3.5

Ojha to Compton, no run, uses his feet and blocks it back to the bowler this time

3.4

Ojha to Compton, no run, good solid defence, neat stride and bat close to the pad

3.3

Ojha to Compton, no run, fired in flat this time, Compton comes on the frontfoot and defends it

3.2

Ojha to Compton, no run, almost a yorker, Compton digs it out

Some problems near the bowler's footmarks. The groundsman runs in with a bucket and some sand.

3.1

Ojha to Compton, no run, loopy and on the off, Compton gets forward and defends it

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, first runs in this innings, short of length and on the legs, Cook clips it to deep backward square leg for a couple

Probably the conversation between Dhoni and Dar was about the appeal in the first over. Ojha was pretty vocal while appealing but you can't call that 'excessive appealing'. We'll probably know at the end of the day

2.4

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, full and outside off again, Cook lets it go

2.3

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, pitched up and outside off, Cook leaves it alone

2.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Cook guides it to gully

Mahendra Singh Dhoni had a very animated conversation with Aleem Dar at the end of the over. Not sure what it was about though

2.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, back of a length and angled across, Cook goes on the backfoot and steers it to point

1.6

Ojha to Compton, no run, loopy and outside off, Compton shoulders arms, another maiden over

1.5

Ojha to Compton, no run, what was Compton trying there? He shapes up to sweep and then decides against it, ends up jamming it straight down to the pitch

1.4

Ojha to Compton, no run, more solid this time, neat stride forward to block

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, short of length pushing Alastair Cook onto the backfoot, he opens the face and drops it towards backward point

0.3

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, very short, erratic, Alastair Cook watches it as it goes well outside the off stump

0.2

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, short of a good length and angled across, Alastair Cook goes on the backfoot and defends it to the off side

0.1

Umesh Yadav to Alastair Cook, no run, Umesh Yadav starts with a length ball, trying to bring it into the left hander, nicely defended on the frontfoot

Alastair Cook and Compton are at the crease. Alastair Cook is on strike. Umesh Yadav will open the attack

India have enforced the follow on, not surprisingly. Dhoni has a quick word with Swann as he was walking off. The day is going just as India would have wanted it to. Ojha was backed up well by the other bowlers. None of them let the presure ease off. Prior fought his way around for a bit but it was never going to be enough. It looks like they will take tea early too. So do join us in about twenty minutes for the last session.

74.2

Ojha to Prior, out Bowled!! Ojha gets a well deserved five wicket haul. It was nicely flighted on middle, Prior tries to make room to loft it over cover but misses and the ball turns to hit the off stump. That's his 4th fiv-fer in Tests. Prior b Ojha 48(100) [4s-7]

Ojha to Prior, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

74.1

Ojha to Swann, 3 runs, slow and on the middle and leg, Swann turns it through square leg and picks up an easy three

Pragyan Ojha [22.0-8-42-4] is back into the attack

73.6

Zaheer to Swann, leg byes, 1 run, another loud appeal but it is turned down. It was full and angled in from round the wicket, Swann is struck on the front pad but Aleem Dar indicates that the impact was probably outside off

Graeme Swann, right handed bat, comes to the crease

73.5

Zaheer to Broad, out Lbw!! Zaheer finally gets some respite. It was nipping in sharply from outside off, Broad was inside the crease as it struck him on the front pad. There was big movement and it looked very close. It struck him in front of leg and Aleem Dar took his time to raise his finger. Broad lbw b Zaheer 25(23) [4s-2 6s-1]

Zaheer to Broad, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

73.4

Zaheer to Prior, leg byes, 1 run, Zaheer goes from round the wicket and angles it in. Prior misses and is struck low on the front pad. Not a confident appeal from the Indians and it is turned down

73.3

Zaheer to Prior, no run, full and outside off, Prior punches it firmly to cover

73.2

Zaheer to Broad, 3 runs, full and swinging in, Broad pushes it down the track and Zaheer does not react at all to stop it. Ojha gives it a good chase and pulls it back just inside the ropes

73.1

Zaheer to Broad, leg byes, FOUR, Zaheer strays onto leg now and it grazes Broad's pads to race through fine leg for a boundary

72.6

Ashwin to Broad, 1 run, some extra bounce for Ashwin now as he comes from round the wicket. It lobs off Broad's gloves and through the vacant short leg area

72.5

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, very full and on the leg, Prior sweeps it hard behind square on the onside for one

72.4

Ashwin to Prior, no run, tossed up again and on the leg, Prior defends it well

72.3

Ashwin to Prior, no run, nicely tossed up and turning in sharply, Prior is struck high on the pads as he tries to defend

72.2

Ashwin to Prior, no run, full and on the off, Prior leans forward to defend

72.1

Ashwin to Prior, no run, flat and sliding onto leg, Prior defends it well

71.6

Zaheer to Broad, no run, loud appeal again but turned down. It was angled in and very full, Broad was getting across to drive, misses and is struck on the front pad. The angle was probably taking it down the leg

71.5

Zaheer to Broad, no run, full and straight this time, Broad pushes it to cover

71.4

Zaheer to Broad, no run, very full this time, Broad leans forward and dabs it to gully

71.3

Zaheer to Broad, no run, beautifully bowled once more, moving away off a good length and beating Broad once more

71.2

Zaheer to Broad, no run, good bowling this from Zaheer, this one moves away a tad and past the outside edge as Broad pokes out

71.1

Zaheer to Broad, no run, good length and just outside off, Broad taps it to mid off

70.6

Ashwin to Prior, no run, another loud appeal turned down as Prior tries the reverse sweep, it lobs up off his pads and to short leg.

Ashwin to Prior, no run, flat and skidding through low, Prior manages to keep it out

70.3

Ashwin to Prior, FOUR, flat and on the off, Prior sweeps well again and Zaheer makes a mess of it at fine leg. Very poor effort and ends up conceding a boundary

70.2

Ashwin to Prior, 2 runs, floated up again, Prior stretches out to sweep and gets some glove on it to make it go through fine leg

70.1

Ashwin to Prior, no run, tossed up and turning in, some extra bounce too and it hits Prior on the thigh before dropping in front of him

69.6

Zaheer to Broad, no run, pitched up and just outside off, Broad punches it firmly to cover

69.5

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, the attempted yorker ends up as a low full toss, Prior turns it wide of mid wicket for one

69.4

Zaheer to Prior, 2 runs, full and outside off, Prior stays back and punches it to deep point for an easy couple

69.3

Zaheer to Broad, 1 run, Zaheer is getting some reverse swing going. It was late too, Broad tries to to squeeze it out on the offside but it goes off the inside edge and past the stumps

69.2

Zaheer to Broad, no run, good length and outside off, Broad gets back and punches it to cover

Two slips in for Zaheer now.

69.1

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, full and outside off, Prior punches it to sweeper cover for one

68.6

Ashwin to Broad, SIX, the carrom ball from Ashwin but Broad picks it early, gets down on one knee and smacks it over the long on boundary. He is not in a mood to just hang about

68.5

Ashwin to Broad, 2 runs, floated up and very straight, Broad plays the paddle sweep wide of fine leg for an easy couple

68.4

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, fired in on the leg, Prior gets back and pushes it to deep square leg

68.3

Ashwin to Broad, 1 run, full and on the leg, Broad taps it through square leg for one

68.2

Ashwin to Broad, no run, slow through the air and pitching on off, Broad tries to drive it hard but it turns away and goes past the bat

68.1

Ashwin to Broad, FOUR, very full outside off and Broad is trying to get on top early, he leans forward and slaps it hard through extra cover

Ravichandran Ashwin [24.0-9-58-3] is back into the attack

67.6

Zaheer to Broad, 1 run, swinging in late again, Broad gets a thick inside edge and it rolls wide of square leg for a quick single

67.5

Zaheer to Broad, no run, angled in and striking Broad on the leg, no appeal though, the angle was taking it down the leg

67.4

Zaheer to Broad, no run, full and just outside off, shooting through low too, Broad stays back and brings his bat down in time to keep it out

67.3

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, full and outside off, Prior punches it to sweeper cover for a single

67.2

Zaheer to Prior, no run, very straight, Prior taps it towards mid wicket

67.1

Zaheer to Prior, no run, full and on the leg, Prior flicks it firmly but straight to the fielder at mid wicket

66.6

Ojha to Broad, 2 runs, tossed up on the middle and leg now, Broad gets an inside edge and it rolls behind square on the onside giving Broad a couple

66.5

Ojha to Broad, FOUR, Broad gets right what Bell was trying earlier. He sees an overpitched delivery and lofts it over mid wicket first ball to get off the mark with a boundary

Stuart Broad, left handed bat, comes to the crease

66.4

Ojha to Bresnan, out Caught by Virat Kohli!! Ojha strikes immediately after being brought on. Beautifully bowled again. Nicely tossed up and turning away. Bresnan was lunging out to defend but it bounces high, takes the shoulder of the bat and Kohli takes the simple chance at slip. That ends Bresnan's vigil and Ojha is just one wicket away from a five-fer. Bresnan c Virat Kohli b Ojha 19(60) [4s-2]

Ojha to Bresnan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

66.3

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, floated up on the middle and leg, Bresnan gets the bat in front of the pads to block

66.2

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, full and on the off, Bresnan comes on the frontfoot to defend again

66.1

Ojha to Prior, 1 run, sliding onto leg, Prior turns it through square leg for one

Pragyan Ojha [21.0-8-35-3] is back into the attack

65.6

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, full and well outside off, Bresnan stretches out to defend it to cover

65.5

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, good length and well outside off again, Bresnan leaves it with ease

65.4

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, outside off now and shaping away a touch, Bresnan does not offer a shot

65.3

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, angled in, Bresnan defends it on the offside

65.2

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, full and swerving away but well outside off, Bresnan shoulders arms

65.1

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, very loud appeal from Zaheer and his shoulders droop as Aleem Dar turns it down. Very good decision though. It was angled in from round the wicket and Bresnan had his bat very close to the pads to defend but it was definitely bat first

64.6

Ashwin to Bresnan, 1 run, a full toss now from round the wicket, Bresnan eases it through cover for an easy single

64.5

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, full and outside off, Bresnan comes on the frontfoot to defend again

64.4

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, very full and outside off, Prior drives it firmly to sweeper cover

64.3

Ashwin to Prior, no run, tossed up, Prior skips down the track and whips it to mid on

64.2

Ashwin to Bresnan, 1 run, sliding on outside off, Bresnan gets back and punches it down to sweeper cover for one

64.1

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, floated up outside off, Bresnan leans out to defend

63.6

Zaheer to Prior, no run, full and outside off, Prior jams it out to cover again

63.5

Zaheer to Prior, no run, Zaheer goes back to round the wicket and keeps it outside off, Prior shoulders arms

63.4

Zaheer to Prior, no run, full and outside off, Prior punches it firmly to cover

63.3

Zaheer to Bresnan, 1 run, on the off again, Bresnan gets a thickish inside edge and it rolls through square leg allowing Bresnan to get off strike

63.2

Zaheer to Bresnan, no run, pitched up and just outside off, Bresnan leans out to defend but gets an inside edge that drops right behind his leg

63.1

Zaheer to Prior, 1 run, full and on the leg, Prior whips it through mid wicket for one

62.6

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, given a lot of flight this time, Bresnan lunges out to defend but gets an inside edge past short leg

62.5

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, full and on the off, Bresnan gets right behind the line to block

62.4

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, floated up and well outside off, Bresnan stretches out to block

62.3

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, tossed up on middle now, Bresnan watches it well and defends

62.2

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, full and keeping a little low as it turns in, Prior gets it in the inside half of the bat and it rolls down to fine leg

62.1

Ashwin to Bresnan, 1 run, flat and skidding on, Bresnan gets back and pushes it softly through cover for one

61.6

Zaheer to Prior, no run, good length and just outside off, Prior blocks it towards cover

61.5

Zaheer to Prior, FOUR, angled across and provides some width to Prior. He leans out and opens the face to guide it easily down through the vacant third man area for a boundary

Zaheer switches to over the wicket now.

61.4

Zaheer to Prior, no run, slanted in again from round the wicket, Prior defends it to cover

61.3

Zaheer to Prior, no run, angled in now, Prior gets his bat in front of the pads just in time to push it down the track

61.2

Zaheer to Prior, no run, full and shaping away a touch, Prior shoulders arms

61.1

Zaheer to Prior, no run, good length and outside off, Prior gets an outside edge but it rolls through to Sehwag at slip

Zaheer Khan [8.0-5-7-0] is back into the attack

60.6

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, very full now, Bresnan taps it to silly point

60.5

Ashwin to Bresnan, 2 runs, tossed up well outside off, Bresnan plays it late and dabs it square on the offside again for a couple

60.4

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, faster and turning in, Bresnan plays it back to Ashwin

60.3

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, floated up and outside off, Bresnan comes on the frontfoot to defend

60.2

Ashwin to Bresnan, 2 runs, dragged short now by Ashwin, Bresnan backs away and punches square on the offside. Umesh has to run after it again, just a couple

60.1

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, good fielding that by Umesh Yadav. He is bowling a good spell at the other end but that does not stop him from diving to his right at cover to stop a firm drive

59.6

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, 1 run, pitched up and swinging in late, Bresnan comes on the frontfoot and gets an inside edge onto his pads before it rolls through cover

59.5

Umesh Yadav to Prior, 1 run, width outside off again, Prior runs it down to third man for one

59.4

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, full and way outside off, rolling through to Dhoni as Prior leaves

59.3

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, a hint of movement away and well outside off, Prior was expecting it to come in and hangs his bat out late but misses. Not too far away from the outside edge that one

59.2

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, pitched up and very straight, Prior punches it to mid on

59.1

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, full and on the off, Prior punches it to mid off

A replacement ball needed now.

58.6

Ashwin to Bresnan, FOUR, pitched up and Bresnan drives it firmly through extra cover for a boundary. He generated a lot of power on that one

58.5

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, tossed up and on the off now, Bresnan leans forward to defend

58.4

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, catch dropped by Sehwag. Superbly bowled by Ashwin. It was the quicker carrom ball. Bresnan does not pick it and the outside edge flies low to the left of Sehwag at slip. He reacts late and spills it

58.3

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run, nice, loopy delivery outside off. Bresnan has lunge out to block.

58.2

Ashwin to Bresnan, no run

58.1

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Prior leans out to sweep it along the ground to deep backward square leg

Ravichandran Ashwin [20.0-9-44-3] is back into the attack

57.6

Umesh Yadav to Prior, 1 run, very straight and hurrying onto Prior, he brings his bat down just in time and pushes it through square leg

57.5

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run

57.4

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, slightly slower and full on middle, Prior defends it watchfully

57.3

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, short one now and well directed too, Prior watches it well and sways away

57.2

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, good length and just outside off, Prior punches it to cover

57.1

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, full and outside off, Prior punches it straight to the fielder at cover

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, slow turn outside off, Bresnan does not offer a shot

56.4

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, Ojha goes a little wider of the crease and keeps it on the off, Bresnan plays it back down the track

56.3

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, full and on the off, Bresnan gets a soft leading edge on the offside

56.2

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, full and straight, Bresnan gets the bat in front of the pads to block

56.1

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, tossed up and on the off, Bresnan defends it well

55.6

Umesh Yadav to Prior, FOUR, excellent shot from Prior. It was full and right in the slot for the drive. Prior does well to get it wide of cover and it races past him to the boundary

55.5

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, angled in again, Prior punches it back to Umesh Yadav

55.4

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, the slower one ends up as a full toss, Prior punches it on the offside and Kohli makes a good stop at extra cover

55.3

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, slightly short and on the off, Prior gets behind the line to defend

55.2

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, just outside off, Prior gets back and defends it watchfully

55.1

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, 1 run, on the off, Bresnan gets an inside edge onto his pads as he tries to defend, takes a quick single for it

54.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, flat and skidding on, Prior gets an inside edge onto his pads as he tries to defend

54.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, slow turn away but well outside off and Prior leaves with ease

54.4

Ojha to Bresnan, 1 run, pushed through quicker and skidding on, Bresnan gets back and works it through mid wicket for one

54.3

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, slow turn outside off, Bresnan lunges out to block again

54.2

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, tossed up and very straight, Bresnan defends it well

54.1

Ojha to Bresnan, FOUR, that's a good positive hit. Very ful and outside off, Bresnan leans forward and drives it nicely through extra cover to get off the mark

53.6

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, very full again, Prior punches it back to Umesh Yadav

53.5

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, angled in and outside off, Prior punches it to mid off

53.4

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, pitched up, Prior punches it to mid off now

53.3

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, very good yorker now, just outside off and good pace on it too. Prior fails to dig it out

53.2

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, full and straight, Prior punches it firmly to mid on

53.1

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, full and outside off, Prior plays a loose drive and it takes the inside half of the bat to go to short mid wicket

52.6

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, skidding on and keeping a little low, Bresnan hangs back to defend

52.5

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, tossed up and on the off, Bresnan leans forward to block

52.4

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, slow turn outside off again, Bresnan does not offer a shot

52.3

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, floated up outside off and turning away, well outside off though and Bresnan leaves

52.2

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, tossed up outside off, Bresnan lunges out to defend now

52.1

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, Bresnan is hit on the pads straightaway, loud appeal too but that was hitting him in front of leg and probably sliding down

Two slips, a short leg and a silly point in place.

Welcome back. The Indians have the customary huddle before walking out. Bresnan seems to be in good spirits too. Ojha to start off.

It is a session that has completely belonged to the Indians. The spinners bowled exceptionally well and picked four key wickets and gave away just 69 runs. England need 211 more runs to avoid the follow-on, which looks like an impossible task right now. The spinners will have to do a lot more bowling today. The wicket will get worse and the batsmen will have to cater to the uneven bounce. Don't go anywhere, we'll be back for the post lunch session at 12:10 IST

51.6

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, fuller one, Prior gets forward and drives it to mid on

51.5

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, fuller one around the off stump, Prior digs it to the off stump

51.4

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, pitched outside the off stump, Prior throws his bat at it, beaten

51.3

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, full toss from Umesh Yadav, Prior looks to flick but gets an inside edge, the ball rolls towards mid on

51.2

Umesh Yadav to Prior, no run, slightly short, Prior cuts it to point

51.1

Umesh Yadav to Prior, FOUR, a bit of width on offer, Prior needs no second invitation, cashes in and cracks it behind backward point, went hard at it and gets four

50.6

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, keeps low as it turns across, pushed to point off the backfoot

50.5

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, a hint of air on that one as well, tappe back to Ojha

50.4

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, Bresnan leans forward and smothers the spin

50.3

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, flighted delivery on the off and middle, Bresnan gets forward and defends

50.2

Ojha to Bresnan, no run, flatter, pitches outside leg, turns across and raps Bresnan on the pad, stifled appeal rom the Indians, not given

50.1

Ojha to Prior, 1 run, Prior sweeps it from well outside the off stump to long leg for a single

Pragyan Ojha [17.0-6-29-3] is back into the attack

49.6

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, Bresnan gets forward and defends, good over from Umesh Yadav

49.5

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, no run, fuller one outside the off stump, Bresnan lets it go

49.4

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, no run, outside the off stump, left alone again

49.3

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, no run, short of a good length, Bresnan defends it towards cover

49.2

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, no run, yorker length delivery on the off stump, Bresnan jams his bat down, looked like that hit the pad first. Yes it did. No appeal from the bowler and the fielders, the ball misses the stumps and goes back, they should have appealed, it was PLUMB

49.1

Umesh Yadav to Bresnan, no run, length ball outside the off stump, left alone by Bresnan

48.6

Ashwin to Prior, FOUR, tossed up outside the off stump, Prior leans and drives it handsomely through cover, the ball struggles but eventually manages to reach the boundary

48.5

Ashwin to Prior, no run, flatter and on the leg stump, Prior blocks it to the on side

48.4

Ashwin to Prior, FOUR, Prior sweeps it through square leg, confident looking shot, gets it past the fielder and it earns him four more, the 100 is up for England

48.3

Ashwin to Prior, no run, Prior goes back and drops it between the two fielders at short leg

48.2

Ashwin to Prior, no run, goes down the leg as it turn in towards Prior, Dhoni collects

48.1

Ashwin to Prior, no run, turns in from outside the off stump, off the pad to the on side

Tim Bresnan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

47.6

Umesh Yadav to Samit Patel, out Lbw!! The bowling change works. Samit Patel is unhappy. Was it going down leg? Perhaps. But the umpire thinks otherwise. Umesh Yadav gets it to jag back in, the ball stood low, Samit Patel was shuffling across to play the flick and is caught in front of middle and leg, no hesitation whatsoever from the umpire to raise that finger, England are seven down now. Patel walks back shaking his head. Samit Patel lbw b Umesh Yadav 10(49)

Umesh Yadav to Samit Patel, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

47.5

Umesh Yadav to Samit Patel, no run, pitched up and outside the off stump, slight hint of inward movement, left alone

47.4

Umesh Yadav to Samit Patel, no run, length ball around the off stump, Samit Patel stays in the crease and defends

Umesh Yadav to Samit Patel, no run, Samit Patel gets forward and offers the full face, he is moving his feet pretty well

47.1

Umesh Yadav to Samit Patel, no run, Umesh Yadav finally gets to bowl. Short of a good length and angled towards Samit Patel, defended well

Umesh Yadav, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

46.6

Ashwin to Prior, no run, Prior gets forward and defends the final delivery

46.5

Ashwin to Prior, FOUR, dear o dear! Goes down as a catch dropped. Poor ball from Ashwin and a poor shot from Prior, he tries a leg break and bowls a full toss, Prior swung across and picked the lone man in the deep square leg boundary, Zak didn't pick the ball, got both hands to it but spilt it in the end, four runs for the taking, Dhoni won't be a happy man

46.4

Ashwin to Samit Patel, 1 run, fuller one on the leg stump, turned towards long leg

46.3

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, fuller one, turned towards square leg

46.2

Ashwin to Prior, no run, the bounce might have saved him! But what was Prior doing there? Offering his pads to an off spinner, luckily the bounce would have taken the ball on top of the off stump, loud appeal for LBW nevertheless, not given

46.1

Ashwin to Samit Patel, 1 run, goes across Samit Patel and takes the outer half of the bat, the ball goes wide of point, single

45.6

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, Prior leans and drives it to short cover

45.5

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, slight turn away from Prior there, Prior was hanging his bat trying to defend on the frontfoot, beaten!

45.4

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, Prior gets nicely forward, taps it to the on side

45.3

Yuvraj to Samit Patel, 1 run, Samit Patel slaps it off the backfoot through cover

45.2

Yuvraj to Prior, 1 run, Prior waits and cuts, Gambhir does well, dives to his right and prevents it from going past him, just a single

45.1

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, flighted delivery, Prior leans and pushes it back to the bowler

44.6

Ashwin to Samit Patel, no run, good line and length, Samit Patel stays back and defends

44.5

Ashwin to Samit Patel, no run, Samit Patel covers the line and defends one that turns in, to the on side

44.4

Ashwin to Samit Patel, no run, a bit of air on that one, driven back to Ashwin

44.3

Ashwin to Samit Patel, no run, quicker one down the leg, Dhoni does well to collect

44.2

Ashwin to Samit Patel, no run, Samit Patel gets across and turns it to forward short leg

44.1

Ashwin to Samit Patel, no run, nice sharp turn from outside the offstump, Samit Patel goes deep inside the crease and gets his bat down to block it in time

Ravichandran Ashwin [17.0-8-29-3] is back into the attack. Change of ends for him.

43.6

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, nicely tapped back to the bowler, he is getting forward to the pitch of the ball pretty well

43.5

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, gets forward and pushes it to the right of Yuvraj

43.4

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, well tossed up, Prior leans and drives it to backward point

43.3

Yuvraj to Prior, no run, Prior goes back and defends it to the off side

43.2

Yuvraj to Samit Patel, 1 run, Samit Patel opens the blade and caresses it through cover

43.1

Yuvraj to Samit Patel, no run, on a length from Yuvi, Samit Patel punches one to short cover

Yuvraj Singh [1.0-0-9-0] is back into the attack

42.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, Prior goes right back and pushes it to mid on

42.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, turns across pitching on middle and off, Prior lifts his bat and lets it go

42.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, good stump to stump line, turns across from leg, defended to the on side

42.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, flatter one down the leg, goes off Prior's hip towards short fine leg

Ashwin to Samit Patel, no run, big appeal that! Wonder why it wasn't given out. Samit Patel walks across looking to flick it to the on side, the ball turns in towards Patel, trapped in front of middle, it would have crashed onto the leg stump, looks like a poor decision

41.3

Ashwin to Samit Patel, no run, nice stride forward to the tossed up delivery, blocks!

41.2

Ashwin to Samit Patel, no run, leg stump line, Samit Patel walks across and defends it to the on side

41.1

Ashwin to Samit Patel, no run, on the off stump, Samit Patel gets forward and taps it to the on side, went off the inner half

40.6

Ojha to Prior, no run, Prior gets forward and defends it down the pitch

40.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, Prior is looking like a cow on ice at the moment! Looks to play off the backfoot this time, hangs his bat inside the line of the ball, beaten again

40.5

Ojha to Prior, no run, Prior is looking like a cow on ice at the moment!

40.4

Ojha to Prior, no run, loopy delivery tuns across, Prior looks to cream it through covers and is beaten

40.3

Ojha to Prior, no run, turns across from outside leg, Prior goes back and defends

40.2

Ojha to Prior, no run, that didn't bounce at all, Prior was hanging his bat at it, beats the outside edge

40.1

Ojha to Prior, no run, turns across and gets good bounce, Prior lets it go

39.6

Ashwin to Prior, 1 run, goes off the inside edge past short mid wicket and they take a single, Prior is off the mark

39.5

Ashwin to Prior, no run, Prior hangs his bat outside the leg stump and dabs it to square leg

Matt Prior, right handed bat, comes to the crease

39.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, out Caught by Sehwag!! Big big wicket! The first time Cook has had trouble with spin and he doesn't get a second chance. Great bowling from Ashwin, tossed it up, it was fuller, forced Alastair Cook to go for the drive, the ball turns away sharply and takes the outside edge, Sehwag at first slip does not mistake. Seems like it will just be a matter of time before he would have to come back again to bat in the 2nd innings. Alastair Cook c Sehwag b Ashwin 41(109) [4s-7]

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

39.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, Alastair Cook goes back and turns it off his pads past backward square leg

39.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, gets forward and defends this one to the off side, he has looked very solid right from the outset, Cook

39.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Ashwin comes from round the wicket and bowls a fuller one, defended down the wicket

38.6

Ojha to Samit Patel, no run, not much air on that one, fullish as well, Samit Patel offers the full face

38.5

Ojha to Samit Patel, 2 runs, Samit Patel goes back and tucks it through square leg for a couple more

38.4

Ojha to Samit Patel, no run, Samit Patel gets forward and pushes one to the right of the bowler

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Alastair Cook gets an inside edge as he looks to play towards cover, the ball rolls towards mid wicket

35.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, given some air again, Alastair Cook gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler

35.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, well flighted, Alastair Cook gets forward and defends it to the on side

35.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Alastair Cook turns it to the on side

Ravichandran Ashwin [13.0-5-26-2] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field now. The last three overs has made it an hour that belonged to Team India. Ojha getting Pietersen and Bell off successive balls. England are reeling at 70 with half their side back in the hut. Prior is the only recognized batsman to come next. The likes of Bresnan won't have it easy against these spinners.

34.6

Ojha to Samit Patel, no run, not much air this time around, Samit Patel gets to the pitch of the ball and defends

34.5

Ojha to Samit Patel, no run, he is flighting the ball well, driven towards extra cover

34.4

Ojha to Samit Patel, no run, nicely tossed up, Samit Patel leans and pats it back to Ojha

34.3

Ojha to Samit Patel, no run, flatter one and angled in towards Samit Patel, defended back

34.2

Ojha to Samit Patel, no run, gets forward and taps it wide of first slip this time

Zaheer to Samit Patel, 1 run, well driven, Kohli at short extra cover gets a hand and saves three runs for his team while Yuvi runs and picks the ball up

33.5

Zaheer to Samit Patel, no run, angles it into Samit Patel from round the wicket, covers the line and blocks it to the on side

33.4

Zaheer to Samit Patel, no run, Samit Patel gets forward, opens the face of the bat and steers it towards backward point

33.3

Zaheer to Samit Patel, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, Samit Patel gets forward and defends it towards extra cover

33.2

Zaheer to Samit Patel, no run, Samit Patel gets forward and defends again with a straight bat towards mid on

33.1

Zaheer to Samit Patel, no run, fuller one on the off stump, Samit Patel gets his bat down and defends it towards mid off

32.6

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, loud appeal from the Indians! Wonder why it wasn't given? Certainly didn't pitch outside leg, probably the bounce saved him, Cook was exposing the leg stump, struck on the pad, the umpire doesn't give it out, what an eventful over that!!

32.5

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, Oh dear! Alastair Cook gets an inside edge as he looks to defend it to the on side, falls short of the man at leg slip

Samit Patel, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Ojha is on a hat trick!

32.4

Ojha to Ian Bell, out Caught by Tendulkar!! Did that just happen or am I hallucinating? 'Bell had a brain outage' will be an understatement. Dances down the track straight away looking to counter attack, Bell wanted to go over mid off, the ball takes the toe end as it turns, balloons up in the air, Sachin Tendulkar at mid off settles right under it and takes a safe catch. The Indians are seen having a laugh at it. Dhoni ain't going to call you back this time, Bell. End of your innings. Ian Bell c Tendulkar b Ojha 0(1)

Ojha to Ian Bell, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Ian Bell, right handed bat, comes to the crease

32.3

Ojha to Pietersen, out Bowled!! Superb bowling from Ojha, the previous delivery was playing on KP's mind where he was saved by an inside edge poking outside the line of the delivery, plays inside the line this time around as the ball grips and turns across after pitching on middle and leg, knocks the middle stump back, India have finally managed a break-through this morning. Pietersen b Ojha 17(39) [4s-2]

Ojha to Pietersen, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

32.2

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, mighty appeal from the Indians, but there was an inside edge onto the pad, gap between bat and pad, had there not been any inside edge, KP was a goner!

32.1

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, flatter one, outside the leg stump, goes off the pad

31.6

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, that one shaped back in towards Cook who turns it towards mid wicket, Zaheer is getting it to reverse now

31.5

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, fullish ball outside the off stump, left alone

31.4

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, around the off stump and thereabouts, Alastair Cook stays back and opens the blade to defend the ball towards point

31.3

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, fuller one around the off stump, Alastair Cook gets forward and taps it to the right of Zaheer

31.2

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, gets it to angle in sharply towards Cook who gets his bat down and digs it to the on side

31.1

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, Zaheer is seen covering the ball before delivering it, a hint that he is expecting some reverse swing, Alastair Cook is prepared to watch this one go through, it was outside the off stump

30.6

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, nicely defended on the frontfoot, a fine over from Ojha

30.5

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, Pietersen was poking at one outside the off stump, didn't read the turn, beaten!

30.4

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, Pietersen leans looking to defend it with soft bat, the ball turns across slightly and finds the outside edge, but drops down quickly

30.3

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, not too much turn, Pietersen defends it from the crease, stretched nicely forward on that occasion

30.2

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, Pietersen gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it to Tendulkar at extra cover

30.1

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, Pietersen charges down the pitch, gets himself outside the line of the ball, goes off the pad and down the wicket

29.6

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, angles it towards Cook from wide of the crease, he is happy to get forward and defend

29.5

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, Zaheer gets some swing this time, curves back in after it passes the bat, reverse swing? Alastair Cook lets it go but no harm done

29.4

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, not much pace on that delivery, didn't bounce that much too, outside the off stump and Alastair Cook lets it go

29.3

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, fullish compared to the previous deliveries, Alastair Cook gets forward and pats it towards mid off

29.2

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, on a length and around the middle and leg, Alastair Cook defends it to the on side off the backfoot

29.1

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, no run, short of a good length, pitches outside off, seams back in, Alastair Cook gets behind, covers the line and defends it down the pitch

Zaheer Khan [5.0-3-6-0] is back into the attack

England have done fairly well so far. They have forced Dhoni to bring in a change in bowling. Zaheer Khan it is.

28.6

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and off, Pietersen leans forward and smothers the spin

28.5

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, nicely defended with the straight bat on the frontfoot

28.4

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Alastair Cook goes back and tucks it to square leg

28.3

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, loud appeal but it did look half hearted, not given. Turns and takes the pad before lobbing to the on side, Pujara dives to his left and takes a good one handed catch

28.2

Ojha to Pietersen, 1 run, gets the thickish outer half of the bat this time as he plays on the backfoot, good ball from Ojha, quicker and it turned across, goes between the slip and silly point

28.1

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, well tossed up, Pietersen gets forward and defends

27.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, fuller and down the leg, Alastair Cook jams his bat down and defends it towards backward square leg

Ashwin is coming round the wicket, Cook wants the sight screen to be adjusted

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Alastair Cook defends a fuller one to the on side

24.6

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, Pietersen walks down the wicket and looks to defend, the bat is stuck behind the pad, rapped on the pad and a loud appeal from the Indians follows, umpire unmoved. Pietersen was well outside the off stump line there

24.5

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, Pietersen gets forward nicely and defends it

24.4

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Alastair Cook comes dancing down the pitch and swipes across the line, deep square leg will keep it down to one

24.3

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, Alastair Cook gets forward, goes off the pad to backward short leg

24.2

Ojha to Pietersen, 3 runs, trifle short, Pietersen goes back and crunches it through cover, beautifully played, the ball struggles to reach the ropes however, they run three

24.1

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, loopy delivery on leg, Pietersen goes back, makes room and defends to the off side

23.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, leg stump line, defended off the pads

23.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, a bit of air, plenty of turn, Alastair Cook looks to sweep, beaten!

23.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, good delivery that! forces Alastair Cook to go back, middle stump line as it turns across, Alastair Cook blocks it

23.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, almost a return catch! Ashwin should have dived, perhaps. Alastair Cook looked to play across the line, gets a leading edge again, goes to the left of Ashwin towards mid on

23.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, turns across from outside leg, Alastair Cook goes back and whips it to square leg

23.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, slower through the air, Alastair Cook gets forward and defends it with a straight bat

22.6

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, in the air, but safe! Pietersen dances down looking to flick, gets a leading edge through point, there were some shouts of 'Catch it!', but there was no flieder there

Ojha to Pietersen, FOUR, Pietersen comes down the wicket to the pitch of the ball, uses his wrists and drives it beautifully through mid wicket, top shot!

22.3

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, Pietersen was on the backfoot, plenty of flight on that delivery, but the ball stood low, he did well to adjust and dab it to the off side, he was a goner had he missed that

22.2

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, Pietersen comes down the wicket and plays it off his pads

22.1

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, outside the off stump, Pietersen lets it go

21.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Alastair Cook stretches and defends the last delivery of the over towards short cover

21.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, fuller and straighter, defended back down the wicket

21.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, leg stump line, Alastair Cook looks to tickle it to the on side, gets a leading edge and the ball rolls back towards the bowler

21.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Alastair Cook goes back, covers the line, takes care of the spin and offers the full face

21.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Alastair Cook gets forward, defends it to the off side as the ball turns and takes the outer half of the bat

21.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, a bit of air on this one, Alastair Cook smothers the spin

20.6

Ojha to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Alastair Cook goes back this time, clips it through backward square leg, he will keep strike

20.5

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, Alastair Cook comes down and pushes it to the left of the bowler

20.4

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, Alastair Cook gets forward and defends a flighted delivery to the off side

20.3

Ojha to Pietersen, 1 run, Pietersen tucks a flatter one to square leg for a single

20.2

Ojha to Pietersen, no run, Pietersen gets forward and offers his pad, the ball goes to the off side

20.1

Ojha to Pietersen, leg byes, FOUR, Dear o dear! Has that missed everything? Pietersen was walking forward looking to smack that hard, Ojha bowls it on the leg stump, gets it to turn back in, goes kissing the pad, misses the stumps by a whisker, Dhoni doesn't pick it up too, four byes!

19.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, nicely defended to the off side, got behind the line of the ball this time

19.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Alastair Cook watches one that turns away and bounces a tad more, Dhoni collects

19.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, middle and leg line, Alastair Cook gets forward and defends this one towards the on side

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, good stride forward again, defends it towards forward short leg

18.2

Ojha to Alastair Cook, no run, Alastair Cook leans forward and taps it to the on side

18.1

Ojha to Pietersen, byes, 1 run, cracker of a delivery to start with, full, well flighted, turns away, there was some sound, it was the bat hitting the pad, stood low too, misses the bat, the wicket and Dhoni fails to collect too, they take a bye after deflecting off Dhoni's gloves

The players and the umpires make their way out. Gear up for the morning session folks. India to start with spin. Ojha it will be. Two slips and a silly point in place.

Both Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook were out on the pitch a while ago visualising and analysing their game plan for the day. With Pietersen around, there will be some shots played and this promises to be an exciting first session.

Pitch report: There are plenty of rough areas. It looks more like a Day 4 wicket. The spinners will enjoy bowling on this wicket and the English batsmen have their task cut out. There will be some uneven bounce which will add to their woes.

A warm welcome to Day 3 of the first Test between India and England from Ahmedabad. India held the upper hand at the end of Day 2 as the English batsmen failed to pick Ashwin and Ojha on a wicket that offered plenty of turn. Cook and Pietersen - England's two best batsmen - are at the crease and they have a mammoth task ahead. Both have the ability to score big hundreds and India will need ensure these two don't settle down. Don't go anywhere, we'll be back with all the action...

Cook shakes hands with Pujara as he walks out. He will need someone from his team to produce such an innings too. The trial by spin was much expected and England have succumbed to it so far. Ashwin and Ojha bowled well in tandem to pick up 3 wickets and gave India a good boost. Pietersen has come out looking to be positive. Cook has been tight in defence so far and England will need these two to bail them out of trouble. Easier said than done. The track is breaking up and it will be a very interesting first session tomorrow. Do join us again for that. Cheers and goodbye for now.

17.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, floated up on the middle and leg, Cook taps it to short leg and that will be stumps on day two.

17.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, this one skids on straight, Cook picks it early and pushes it back down the track

17.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Cook watches it closely to defend again

17.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, Ashwin goes over the wicket now and pitches it outside leg, big turn too and Cook manages to bring his bat down just in time to keep it out

17.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, nicely tossed up and on the off from round the wicket, Cook stretches out to block well

17.1

Ashwin to Pietersen, leg byes, 1 run, Pietersen lunges out now and Ashwin fires it in, Pietersen is hit on the pad as he tries to block and it lobs up past silly point

16.6

Yuvraj to Alastair Cook, FOUR, another real half tracker and Alastair Cook does not miss out. It was short and slow outside off, Cook waits for it and gets back to slap it hard through cover

16.5

Yuvraj to Alastair Cook, no run, slow and outside off, Cook does not offer a shot

16.4

Yuvraj to Pietersen, 1 run, very full and on the leg, Pietersen whips it through mid wicket for just a single

16.3

Yuvraj to Pietersen, no run, slow and outside off, Pietersen lunges out to block it well

16.2

Yuvraj to Pietersen, no run, sliding on, Pietersen gets back and punches it down the track

16.1

Yuvraj to Pietersen, FOUR, Yuvraj starts off with a real pie. Very short and sliding on, keeping low too. Pietersen gets back and swats it hard through mid wicket for a boundary

Yuvraj Singh, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

15.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, full and on the off, Cook taps it to silly point

15.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and outside off, Cook stretches out to block again

15.4

Ashwin to Pietersen, 1 run, tossed up again, Pietersen dances down straigtaway and whips it wide of mid on for a quick single to get off the mark

Kevin Pietersen, right handed bat, comes to the crease

15.3

Ashwin to Jonathan Trott, out Caught by Pujara!! Ashwin is on fire now. Tossed up on the off and turning in, Trott thrusted forward and gets an inside edge onto his pads. It goes straight to Pujara, at short leg, and he makes no mistake this time. England in deep trouble now. Jonathan Trott c Pujara b Ashwin 0(4)

Ashwin to Jonathan Trott, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

15.2

Ashwin to Jonathan Trott, no run, another loud appeal but turned down. It was turning in sharply but Trott had his foot outside off as it struck him on the pads

15.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, floated up on the leg, Cook works it through mid wicket for just a single

14.6

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, no run

14.5

Ojha to Jonathan Trott, no run, floated up outside off, Trott defends it well

Jonathan Trott, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Three slips for Trott.

14.4

Ojha to Anderson, out Caught by Gambhir!! Ojha gets his man. It was nicely tossed up again, Anderson leans out to defend but gets a thin inside edge onto his pads, Gambhir at forward short leg takes it well and the move to send the nightwatchman has not worked. Anderson c Gambhir b Ojha 2(6)

Ojha to Anderson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

14.3

Ojha to Anderson, no run, catch dropped by Pujara at short leg. It was a sharp chance. Anderson leans out to defend but gets a thick inside edge , Pujara sticks his right hand out but does not hold on

14.2

Ojha to Anderson, no run, turning in from outside off, Anderson gets back and blocks

14.1

Ojha to Anderson, no run, tossed up outside off, Anderson watches it well and defends

Ashwin to Anderson, leg byes, 1 run, very loud appeal but Aleem Dar is not interested. It looked very close at first sight. Ashwin floats it up and it turns away sharply to hit Anderson in line but replays show that it was pitching outside leg

13.4

Ashwin to Anderson, 2 runs, full and on the leg, Anderson works it through mid wicket for a couple

James Anderson, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Just about twenty minutes to go and Anderson walks in as a nightwatchman.

13.3

Ashwin to Compton, out Bowled!! There comes the first wicket of the innings. Ashwin becomes the fastest Indian to get to 50 Test wickets. A special delivery to get to the landmark too. It was floated up and very full outside off, Compton stretches out to defend but it turns in sharply to go between bat and pad to crash into the stumps. Compton b Ashwin 9(53)

Ashwin to Compton, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

13.2

Ashwin to Compton, no run, tossed up outside off, Compton defends it well

13.1

Ashwin to Compton, no run, very full now from Ashwin, Compton jams his bat behind his boot. It hits his boot almost on the full. There was a muted appeal but turned down

12.6

Ojha to Compton, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Compton turns it through square leg for a quick single

12.5

Ojha to Compton, no run, sliding on from round the wicket, Compton gets behind the line to keep it on the onside

12.4

Ojha to Compton, no run, turning away nicely, Compton leaves

12.3

Ojha to Compton, no run, on the off, Compton watches it well and defends it

12.2

Ojha to Compton, no run, tossed up outside off, Compton shoulders arms this time

12.1

Ojha to Compton, no run, an absolute ripper now from Ojha. Tossed up on the middle and leg and turning away sharply to go outside off. Dhoni misses too and is taken at slip

11.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up again, Cook taps it to silly point

11.5

Ashwin to Compton, 1 run, very full, Compton turns it behind square on the onside for an easy single

11.4

Ashwin to Compton, no run, floated up outside off now, Compton defends it well

11.3

Ashwin to Compton, no run, very loud appeal but turned down. Ashwin gives it a good rip and it turns in sharply to strike Compton on the pad but it was clearly going down the legside

11.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, 1 run, very full and on the leg, Cook plays it softly on the onside and takes a quick single

11.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, flat and sliding on, Cook defends it on the offside

Ravichandran Ashwin [4.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack

10.6

Ojha to Compton, no run, very full this time, Compton comes on the frontfoot to defend

10.5

Ojha to Compton, no run, floated up outside off, Compton watches it very closely and leaves after it turns away

10.4

Ojha to Compton, no run, no tmuch turn this time, Compton lunges out again and gets an inside edge onto his pads

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, floated up on middle now, Cook leans forward to block

2.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, tossed up and on the off, Cook stays back and blocks it

2.2

Ashwin to Compton, 1 run, tossed up on the off, Compton stretches out and turns it through mid wicket for one

2.1

Ashwin to Compton, no run, tossed up, Compton presses forward and defends it on the onside

A slip, leg slip and a short leg for Compton.

1.6

Zaheer to Alastair Cook, FOUR, dug short again, it does not go above hip height. Cook swivels and pulls it nicely along the ground to the square leg fence

1.5

Zaheer to Compton, 1 run, loud appeal from Zaheer but the umpire shows no interest. It was angled in from round the wicket, Compton jams it between his bat and pad but it was abt first. First run in Test cricket for Compton

Zaheer goes round the wicket now. Two slips and a gully still.

1.4

Zaheer to Compton, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty now, Compton watches it well and decides to leave

1.3

Zaheer to Compton, no run, good length and outside off, Compton cops it to point

1.2

Zaheer to Compton, no run, dug short by Zaheer but with no real pace, Compton pulls it well but Sehwag, at mid wicket, dives to his right to make a good stop

1.1

Zaheer to Compton, no run, full and just outside off, Compton taps it towards point

Zaheer Khan, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Two slips in place for Zaheer.

0.6

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, FOUR, quicker and slightly short outside off, Cook was going for the cut but the ball shoots through low to take the bottom edge and goes between Dhoni's legs down to the boundary

0.5

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, going straight on this time from round the wicket, Cook stretches to block

0.4

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, outside off again, gripping and turning once more. Cook does not offer a shot

0.3

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, very well flighted now and outside off, good turn too but Cook shoulders arms

0.2

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, no run, better delivery, sliding on and full outside off, Cook defends it solidly

0.1

Ashwin to Alastair Cook, FOUR, that's some good intent. Ashwin drags it short and wide outside off, Cook accepts the gift with glee and cuts it hard to the point fence

Alastair Cook and Compton are at the crease. Alastair Cook is on strike. Ashwin will open the attack

Ashwin to start off. Four men around the bat.

Welcome back. It looks like Dhoni will open with spin again. Big moment for Nick Compton too. He's been thrown into the deep end straightaway.

England walk out lazily. Pujara walks out after a mammoth effort and will be double happy to remain unbeaten. 18 overs still possible today and that means the England openers have some serious work to do after the tiring stay on the field. Stay on to find out how they fare.

Both batsmen are looking towards the dressing room. India have declared.

159.6

Anderson to Pujara, 1 run, right in the blockhole now, Pujara jams it past mid wicket and takes a single

159.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, just outside off, Pujara dabs it to gully

159.4

Anderson to Pujara, no run, good length and outside off, Pujara dabs it to point

Rahane and Harbhajan are just beyond the ropes with drinks and a message in all probablility.

159.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full and angled in, Pujara turns it through square leg. No single this time either

159.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full and outside off, Pujara defends it to cover

159.1

Anderson to Pujara, no run, good length and outside off, Pujara dabs it to point

158.6

Swann to Ojha, no run, very full and outside off, Ojha guides it past slip but they decide against taking the single

158.5

Swann to Ojha, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg, Ojha turns it through square leg

158.4

Swann to Ojha, no run, full and straight, Ojha is squared up a touch as he defends

158.3

Swann to Ojha, no run, tossed up outside off, Ojha gets behind the line and taps it on the offside

158.2

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, turning in from outside off, Pujara gets back and punches it down to sweeper cover

158.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, floated up outside off, Pujara is happy to block again

Graeme Swann [50.0-8-143-5] is back into the attack

157.6

Anderson to Ojha, no run, angled in again, Ojha is hit on the thigh

157.5

Anderson to Ojha, no run, slanted in again, Ojha turns it to square leg

157.4

Anderson to Ojha, no run, angled in from round the wicket now, Ojha hangs back and defends it down the track

157.3

Anderson to Ojha, no run, pitched up and outside off, Ojha opens the face and guides it to gully

157.2

Anderson to Ojha, no run, full and outside off, Ojha hangs his bat outside off and is beaten

Pragyan Ojha, left handed bat, comes to the crease

157.1

Anderson to Zaheer, out Caught by Jonathan Trott!! Trott flings himself to his right at gully and takes it nicely and cleanly. It was full and outside off, Zaheer sliced it towards gully and Trott makes the sharp chance looks easy. First wicket for a fast bowler in this innings. Zaheer c Jonathan Trott b Anderson 7(10) [4s-1]

Anderson to Zaheer, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

156.6

Pietersen to Zaheer, 1 run, short again and sliding on, Zaheer punches it down to sweeper cover and retains the strike with that run

156.5

Pietersen to Zaheer, no run, slow and on the leg, Zaheer is hit on the thigh as he tries to work it on the onside

156.4

Pietersen to Pujara, 1 run, tossed up, Pujara punches it down to long on

156.3

Pietersen to Zaheer, 1 run, similar to the previous delivery but there is a fielder at the deep now, Zaheer cuts it straight to him

156.2

Pietersen to Zaheer, FOUR, sliding on outside off, Zaheer waits for it and cuts it powerfully for his first boundary

156.1

Pietersen to Zaheer, no run, tossed up and on the off, Zaheer defends it watchfully

155.6

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full and outside off, Pujara dabs it to point and Zaheer turns down the quick single

155.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, pitched up and on the off, Pujara punches it straight to the fielder at mid on

155.4

Anderson to Zaheer, 1 run, Anderson strays onto leg now and Zaheer turns it down to deep backward square leg

155.3

Anderson to Zaheer, no run, full and straight this time, Zaheer defends it

155.2

Anderson to Zaheer, no run, full and swinging in, Zaheer punches it down the track

155.1

Anderson to Pujara, 1 run, full and on the leg, Pujara whips it down to deep square leg and is happy to take the single

It will be interesting to see how Pujara goes from here. Not a lot of batting left and India will be happy to get as many runs as quickly as possible.

154.6

Pietersen to Zaheer, no run, full and sliding on outside off, Zaheer stretches out to defend but misses

Zaheer Khan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

154.5

Pietersen to Ashwin, out Caught by Prior!! Much needed respite for England. It was wide and sliding on outside off, Ashwin reaches out to try and dab it fine but gets a thin edge. Prior holds on and Pietersen is delighted to get his first wicket. Ashwin c Prior b Pietersen 23(52) [4s-2]

Pietersen to Ashwin, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

154.4

Pietersen to Pujara, 1 run, short and sliding on outside off, Pujara punches it down to sweeper cover for just one

154.3

Pietersen to Ashwin, 1 run, slow and on the middle and leg, Ashwin stays in the crease and works it through mid wicket

154.2

Pietersen to Pujara, 1 run, floated up, Pujara leans forward and punches it down to long on

154.1

Pietersen to Pujara, no run, sliding on from outside off, Pujara gets back and taps it to cover

153.6

Anderson to Ashwin, no run, moving in a bit again, Ashwin comes on the frontfoot and punches it to mid off

153.5

Anderson to Ashwin, no run, swinging in again, Ashwin is hit on the front pad but it was probably sliding down the leg. Anderson appeals but Aleem Dar turns it down quickly

153.4

Anderson to Ashwin, no run, Anderson gets it to swerve in now and right in the blockhole too. Ashwin manages to dig it out comfortably

153.3

Anderson to Pujara, 1 run, he gets there. First 200 in only his 6th Test. Anderson kept it well outside off and Pujara plays it calmly down to third man for a single and swings his bat in delight. What a special moment for him. The crowd roars in approval.

Pujara is not letting the pressure get to him, he has a smile on his face as Cook changes the field again. The offside is completely packed.

153.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full and well outside off, Pujara reaches out and chops it to backward point again

153.1

Anderson to Pujara, no run

James Anderson [23.0-6-71-0] is back into the attack

A sizeable crowd in today and they are getting right behind Pujara. Cook brings a lot of fielders in to stop the single.

152.6

Pietersen to Pujara, 1 run, Pujara goes to 199 now by turning a full delivery on the leg through mid wicket. He will keep strike too.

152.5

Pietersen to Pujara, no run, pitched up, Pujara punches it down the ground and Pietersen puts in a dive to make a good stop

152.4

Pietersen to Pujara, no run, full and straight, Pujara defends it well

152.3

Pietersen to Pujara, 2 runs, short and outside off, Pujara cuts it square on the offside and times it well but it is pulled well inside the ropes

152.2

Pietersen to Ashwin, 1 run, skidding on outside off, Ashwin gets back and whips it wristily through square leg

152.1

Pietersen to Ashwin, no run, tossed up on the off from round the wicket, Ashwin defends it solidly

Welcome back. The two batsmen are out in the middle well before England walk out.

Nothing going England's way as Pujara kept going strong. India made 92/2 in the session and are now in total command. Swann was the pick once again for England and got a well deserved five wicket haul but just did not have enough support. Pujara's 200 is impending but India will also be looking to declare sometime in the next session to have a go at England. Do join us in just a short while for that.

151.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, pitched up again, Pujara is happy to block and will go into tea on 196.

151.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, full and straight, Pujara defends it well

151.4

Samit Patel to Ashwin, 1 run, catch dropped by the skipper. It was a full one outside off, Ashwin pushes it uppishly and it shoots through the hands of short extra cover

151.3

Samit Patel to Ashwin, no run, full and outside off, Ashwin pushes it to short cover

151.2

Samit Patel to Pujara, 3 runs, dragged a little short by Patel, it skids on too. Pujara gets back and whips it through mid wicket, it stops well inside the ropes

151.1

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, full and straight, Pujara defends it well again

Samit Patel [30.0-3-92-1] is back into the attack

150.6

Pietersen to Ashwin, no run, sliding on outside off, Ashwin gets back and taps it on the onside

150.5

Pietersen to Ashwin, 2 runs, sliding on outside off from round the wicket, Ashwin plays it late and dabs it down to third man for a couple

150.4

Pietersen to Pujara, 1 run, slightly short and outside off, Pujara cuts it to deep point for one more

150.3

Pietersen to Ashwin, 1 run, a harmless full toss and Ashwin plays it gently down to long on for one

150.2

Pietersen to Ashwin, no run, tossed up and on the off, Ashwin gets behind the line to defend solidly

150.1

Pietersen to Pujara, 1 run, Pietersen starts off with a short one and Pujara gets back to punch it hard through cover

Kevin Pietersen [4.0-1-6-0] is back into the attack

149.6

Broad to Ashwin, no run, full and outside off now, Ashwin drives it well but finds the man at cover

149.5

Broad to Pujara, 3 runs, very full and on the leg, Pujara flicks it firmly through mid wicket and Anderson puts in the slide to save one

149.4

Broad to Ashwin, 1 run, not sure what Broad is trying here. He is coming from round the wicket and pitches it full on the leg, Ashwin whips it down to fine leg for just one

149.3

Broad to Pujara, 1 run, full and on the middle and leg, Pujara flicks it down to deep backward square leg

149.2

Broad to Ashwin, leg byes, 1 run, full and sliding down the legside, it grazes Ashwin's pads on the way to fine leg

149.1

Broad to Ashwin, no run, some shape in now but no real pace, Ashwin defends it with ease

148.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Pujara comes on the frontfoot to defend well

148.5

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, Pujara just does not miss out on these long hops. Swann drags it short and Pujara gets deep in the crease to pull it hard through square leg

148.4

Swann to Ashwin, 1 run, flatter and on the middle and leg, Ashwin gets down and works it through mid wicket for one more

148.3

Swann to Ashwin, no run, floated up outside off now, Ashwin lunges out to defend again

148.2

Swann to Ashwin, no run, very full from round the wicket, Ashwin punches it back to Swann

148.1

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, tossed up, Pujara takes a few short strides forward and drills it down to long on

147.6

Broad to Pujara, 1 run, Broad goes on the leg now, Pujara whips it down to deep backward square leg for one more

147.5

Broad to Ashwin, 1 run, full and outside off now, Ashwin opens the face of the bat and guides it wide of point for one more

147.4

Broad to Ashwin, FOUR, this is becoming some sort of a trademark shot for Ashwin. He plays it superbly. Width outside off again, Ashwin waits for it and punches it wide of backward point with great timing

147.3

Broad to Pujara, 3 runs, some width outside off now, Pujara punches it hard between cover and point. Samit Patel gives it a good chase and pulls it just inside the ropes. Good effort.

147.2

Broad to Pujara, no run, a low full toss outside off now, Pujara drives hard but straight to the fielder at cover

147.1

Broad to Pujara, no run, the keeper is still standing up. Pujara stretches forward and blocks a full delivery

146.6

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, floated up, Pujara skips down and drives it along the ground to long on

146.5

Swann to Ashwin, 1 run, turning in, Ashwin gets deep in the crease and turns it off his thigh through backward square leg

146.4

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, pitched up again, Pujara drives it nicely down to long on for just one

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, given more air, Pujara plays it gently towards mid on for a single, they started off a little late but make it with ease

138.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, floated up outside off again, Pujara leans out to defend

138.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, tossed up outside off, Pujara taps it to short leg

137.6

Samit Patel to Ashwin, no run, flat and on the leg, Ashwin bunts it down on the onside

137.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, 1 run, on the middle and leg from over the wicket now, Pujara gets back and works it behind square on the onside

137.4

Samit Patel to Ashwin, 1 run, turning outside off now, Ashwin gets back and punches it through cover for just one

137.3

Samit Patel to Ashwin, no run, slow turn after pitching on off, Ashwin watches it closely and defends

137.2

Samit Patel to Ashwin, no run, full and straight, Ashwin leans forward to defend again

137.1

Samit Patel to Ashwin, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Ashwin stretches out to block

Samit Patel [26.0-3-82-1] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field now

136.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and full, Pujara works it to short leg

136.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, slowly tossed up on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

136.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, turning in from leg stump, Pujara tucks it to backward square leg

136.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, loopy and on the middle and leg, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and drills it back to the bowler

136.2

Swann to Pujara, 2 runs, turns in from outside off, Pujara makes room and cuts it to sweeper cover for a couple

136.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, turning in from off stump, Pujara defends it to short leg

135.6

Bresnan to Ashwin, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Ashwin works it to the on side

135.5

Bresnan to Ashwin, no run, short and just outside off, Ashwin punches it to point

135.4

Bresnan to Ashwin, no run, short of length and outside off, Ashwin punches it to covers, Samit makes a diving stop and there's confusion in the running, but Pujara goes back in time

135.3

Bresnan to Pujara, 1 run, back of a length and on the legs, Pujara works it to mid wicket for one

135.2

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, back of a length and on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

135.1

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, back of a length and on the off, Pujara stands tall and blocks

134.6

Swann to Ashwin, no run, flat and attacking the stumps, Ashwin comes on the frontfoot and blocks

Ravichandran Ashwin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

134.5

Swann to Dhoni, out Bowled!! 5 wicket haul for Swann. 4 of them have been bowled. A weird dismissal that, gently tossed up and turning in from off stump, Dhoni went on his knees and looked to sweep but it hit the glove and rolled to the stumps. Swann has been outstanding today, and England will sense a chance here to restrict India to a score less than 500. Dhoni b Swann 5(37)

Swann to Dhoni, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

134.4

Swann to Dhoni, no run, flat and straight, Dhoni comes on the frontfoot and defends it

134.3

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, worked to square leg for one

134.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, an appeal for lbw but not a strong one. Pitches outside off and turns in, impact was in line and that might have hit the stumps as well. No luck at all, for Swann

134.1

Swann to Pujara, 2 runs, ouch! Swann starts with a full toss and Pujara swings across, it hits Bell on the legs and ricochets to square leg, the batsmen are alert to make it 2

Graeme Swann [42.0-8-119-4] is back into the attack

133.6

Bresnan to Dhoni, no run, stump to stump and defended back to the bowler

133.5

Bresnan to Dhoni, no run

133.4

Bresnan to Dhoni, no run, short of length and just outside off, Dhoni defends it to covers

Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, flat and just outside off, Dhoni punches it to covers

130.3

Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, comes out of his crease and pushes it back to the bowler

130.2

Samit Patel to Dhoni, 2 runs, Dhoni on the attack but mistimes this one, comes on the frontfoot and lofts it over mid off, not well timed but manages to clear the fielder

130.1

Samit Patel to Pujara, 1 run, quick single, defends it to cover and sets off, Dhoni is quick and gets there easily

129.6

Bresnan to Dhoni, no run, fuller length and outside off, Dhoni comes on the frontfoot and defends it

129.5

Bresnan to Dhoni, no run, good length and outside off, Dhoni comes on the frontfoot and defends it to the off side

129.4

Bresnan to Dhoni, no run, Dhoni walks across and comes down the track but Bresnan bangs it short, Dhoni adjusts and drops his wrists to let it go

129.3

Bresnan to Dhoni, no run, short of length and just outside off, Dhoni goes on the backfoot and pushes it to covers

129.2

Bresnan to Pujara, 1 run, that's his 150. 2nd in Tests. Works it off his pads to fine leg and runs across, it's a precious knock for him, which is evident from the way he celebrates - removes his helmet and raises his bat to his dressing room. The players applaud him and the captain walks across from the other end to give his hand as well.

129.1

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, back of a length and on the off, Pujara goes on the backfoot and blocks

128.6

Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, fired in on the off, Dhoni comes on the frontfoot and defends it

128.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, 1 run, full in length, Pujara looks to play across and gets a slight leading edge to point

128.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flat and on the legs, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

128.3

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flighted up on the off, Pujara defends it to the off side, he wants a single but Dhoni sends him back

128.2

Samit Patel to Pujara, FOUR, the outside leg stump channel won't work for long, Pujara goes on the backfoot and whips it away to the deep mid wicket, used the crease superbly there, went right back near the stumps

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, fires it down the leg side, Pujara pads it away

From over the wicket now

126.2

Samit Patel to Pujara, 2 runs, tossed up this time, Pujara drives it to deep extra cover for a couple

126.1

Samit Patel to Pujara, FOUR, a horrible ball from Samit Patel but unlike Yuvraj, Pujara doesn't get dismissed. A rank short ball, Pujara goes on the backfoot and pulls it away to the deep square leg fence

125.6

Bresnan to Dhoni, no run, back of a length and on the off, Dhoni goes on the backfoot and blocks

125.5

Bresnan to Dhoni, no run, fuller length and outside off, Dhoni stretches and steers it to point

125.4

Bresnan to Pujara, 1 run, full and down the leg side, Pujara flicks it to deep square leg for one

125.3

Bresnan to Dhoni, 1 run, firmly driven to mid off for a single, Dhoni is off the mark

125.2

Bresnan to Dhoni, no run, fuller length on the off, Dhoni leans and defends it

125.1

Bresnan to Pujara, 1 run, full and way down the leg side, Pujara helps it down to fine leg for a single

Tim Bresnan [13.0-1-61-0] is back into the attack

124.6

Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, loopy and just outside off, Dhoni defends it to point

124.5

Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, outside off line, Dhoni leaves it

124.4

Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Dhoni drives it to mid on

124.3

Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, slowly tossed up on the off, Dhoni comes on the frontfoot and defends it to covers

124.2

Samit Patel to Pujara, 1 run, flat and short delivery, Pujara cuts it square of the wicket to sweeper cover

MS Dhoni, right handed bat, comes to the crease

124.1

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, out Caught by Swann!! Why waste time trying to turn the ball when full tosses will do? Yuvraj cannot believe what he has done. A full toss from Samit Patel has fetched him a wicket. On most days, Yuvraj would have sent it out of Ahmedabad but today he mistimed it to long on. A lucky wicket for England but they deserve the luck. Ends a good knock from Yuvraj. Yuvraj c Swann b Samit Patel 74(151) [4s-6 6s-2]

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Yuvraj is out caught in the deep.

123.6

Pietersen to Pujara, no run, flat and outside off, Pujara defends it

123.5

Pietersen to Pujara, no run, loopy and outside off, Pujara drives it to mid off

123.4

Pietersen to Pujara, no run, from round the wicket and outside off, Pujara chops it to short third man

123.3

Pietersen to Pujara, no run, picks it up from outside off and whips it to mid wicket

123.2

Pietersen to Yuvraj, 1 run, loopy and on the middle and leg, Yuvraj clips it to square leg for one

123.1

Pietersen to Pujara, 1 run, flat and short, Pujara punches it down to mid off, Swann dives and stops

122.6

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, turns in from outside off and hits Yuvraj on the pads

122.5

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and works it to mid wicket

122.4

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, loopy and outside off, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and defends it

122.3

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, flat and straight, punched to mid on

122.2

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, turning in from outside off, Yuvraj defends it with a straight bat

122.1

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, fires it flat and just outside off, Yuvraj looks to cut but misses. Wait. There's an appeal for a stumping and the third umpire has been called. Smart work by Prior but Yuvraj was always in - Prior waited for a long time before whipping the bails, but Yuvraj was in

Samit Patel [20.0-2-65-0] is back into the attack

121.6

Pietersen to Pujara, no run, short but skids on, Pujara mistimes a pull to mid wicket

121.5

Pietersen to Pujara, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Pujara works it to mid wicket

Pietersen to Yuvraj, 1 run, down the leg side, Yuvraj works it to deep square leg, off the mark in this session

121.2

Pietersen to Yuvraj, no run, slow and straight, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

121.1

Pietersen to Yuvraj, no run, starts with one around off, Yuvraj stays back and defends it to the off side

A wicket-less session that. 87 runs as well. Pujara went past his century and Yuvraj helped himself to a half century as England's bowlers continued to toil hard. None of the bowlers looked like taking a wicket and are already waiting for the declaration. Swann will consider himself unlucky though - he should have had Yuvraj lbw early in the day and even troubled Pujara a bit, but there's nothing much he can do now. Join us at 12:10.

120.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, floated around middle stump line, Pujara defends it and ends the session. That's lunch on day 2.

120.5

Swann to Yuvraj, 1 run, flighted up, Yuvraj drives it to long off

120.4

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, loopy around off again, Yuvraj waits and blocks

120.3

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, given air outside off, Yuvraj drives it to extra cover

120.2

Swann to Yuvraj, FOUR, picked his spot perfectly. A bit short but Yuvraj is quick to go back, pulls it away high and wide of the man at deep mid wicket, bounces once before going over the ropes

120.1

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, loopy and on the off, Yuvraj gets forward and defends it

119.6

Pietersen to Yuvraj, 1 run, on the legs, Yuvraj clips it to deep square leg for one

119.5

Pietersen to Yuvraj, no run, outside off line, Yuvraj leaves

119.4

Pietersen to Pujara, 1 run, short again, played off the backfoot to deep backward point

119.3

Pietersen to Yuvraj, 1 run, a bit short and flat, Yuvraj goes on the backfoot and works it to deep mid wicket for one

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, fired in on the off, Pujara gets forward and defends it

116.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, given air on the off, Pujara leans and blocks

116.3

Samit Patel to Pujara, 2 runs, this one is short, Pujara goes on the backfoot and punches it to deep extra cover, they could have run 3 but the running isn't great. 400 up for India

116.2

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flighted up, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

116.1

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, not too short, mistimes the pull to mid on

115.6

Bresnan to Yuvraj, no run, short delivery, punched to mid on. That's Bresnan's first maiden over

115.5

Bresnan to Yuvraj, no run, a bouncer this time, Yuvraj sways away easily

115.4

Bresnan to Yuvraj, no run, back of a length and on the legs, worked to the on side

115.3

Bresnan to Yuvraj, no run, pitched up on the off, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and drives it to extra cover

115.2

Bresnan to Yuvraj, no run, back of a length and on the off, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

115.1

Bresnan to Yuvraj, no run, short of length and outside off, Yuvraj cuts it to cover point

114.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, fired in flat, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

114.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, ouch! Overpitched delivery and Pujara drives it straight to silly point. That hit Bell on his shin, but he is fine

114.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg, Pujara works it to mid wicket

114.3

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, turn. Pitches on off and spins away past the outside edge. Bad signs, for England.

114.2

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, 1 run, a bit short, Yuvraj goes on the backfoot and pulls it to deep mid wicket, in the air for a long time but fell in front of the fielder there

114.1

Samit Patel to Pujara, 1 run, loopy and outside off, Pujara punches it square of the wicket to sweeper cover

113.6

Bresnan to Yuvraj, no run, outside off channel, left alone

113.5

Bresnan to Pujara, 1 run, works it off his pads to deep square leg, Pujara wants 2 but is sent back by Yuvraj

113.4

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, short of length and angled in, Pujara goes on the backfoot and blocks

113.3

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, fuller length on the off, Pujara drives it to mid off

113.2

Bresnan to Yuvraj, 1 run, short of length and outside off, Yuvraj cuts it hard to backward point, a fumble allows a single

113.1

Bresnan to Pujara, 1 run, full and down the leg side, Pujara clips it to deep square leg for one

112.6

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, pushed through the air quickly, Yuvraj gets forward and blocks

112.5

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, comes out of his crease and plays it with his pads

112.4

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, flatter through the air, Yuvraj defends it

112.3

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, SIX, he was always going to target the left arm spinner. Easily done. Just comes down the track and lofts it straight down the ground towards the sightscreen

112.2

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, 2 runs, flat and down the leg side, Yuvraj glances it to fine leg for a couple

112.1

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, flat delivery on the off, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

111.6

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, good length delivery on the middle and leg, Pujara works it to mid wicket

111.5

Bresnan to Pujara, 2 runs, nicely driven, pitched up and outside off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and drives it through extra cover for a couple

111.4

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, tight line and length, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

111.3

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg, Pujara drives it to mid on

111.2

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, pitched up again, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks to the off side

111.1

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, full and on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

Tim Bresnan [10.0-0-56-0] is back into the attack

110.6

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, given air again, Yuvraj leans and blocks

110.5

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, flighted around off, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

110.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, 1 run, the partnership between Pujara and Yuvraj is now 100. Steers it to point and takes a quick single

110.3

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, a bit of width outside off, Pujara cuts it to backward point

110.2

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flat and on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

110.1

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, tossed up on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

109.6

Anderson to Yuvraj, no run, an optimistic lbw appeal. Yuvraj defends with bat and pad together but the impact was outside off anyway. England continue to show their frustration through appeals

109.5

Anderson to Yuvraj, no run

109.4

Anderson to Pujara, 1 run, full and reversing in, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and drives it to mid on

109.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, short of length and outside off, Pujara chops it to the left of backward point

109.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, wide outside off, Pujara leaves

109.1

Anderson to Yuvraj, 1 run, short of length and on the middle and leg, Yuvraj tucks it to square leg

108.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flat and straght, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

108.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, more flight on this one, Pujara drills it back to the bowler

108.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, FOUR, picked the length perfectly. Just a bit short and Pujara is quick to go back and pull to deep mid wicket, Samit Patel is being targetted here

108.3

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, 1 run, comes down the track and drives it to long on for a single

108.2

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, given air on the middle and leg, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

108.1

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, scoring opportunity missed, a low full toss driven straight to mid off

107.6

Anderson to Pujara, no run, very full and just outside off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and drives it to extra cover

107.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, fuller length and on the off, Pujara drives it back to the bowler

107.4

Anderson to Pujara, no run, short of length and just outside off, Pujara cuts it to point

107.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, very full in length, Pujara drills it back to the bowler

107.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, a bit too wide outside off this time to interest Pujara

107.1

Anderson to Pujara, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Pujara lets it go

106.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, 3 runs, on the pads, Pujara flicks it to deep mid wicket, the ball slows down as it approaches the fence and the batsmen make it 3

106.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flat through the air, Pujara leans and defends it

106.4

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, 1 run, given air on the middle and leg, Yuvraj drills it to long on for one

106.3

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, FOUR, that's FIFTY for Yuvraj in his comeback game. Comes out of his crease and takes it on the full, heaves it wide of deep mid wicket for a boundary. Well made half century this, although he was lucky early in the day to survive an LBW shout

106.2

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, loopy delivery again, Yuvraj drives it hard to mid off

106.1

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, flighted up on the off, Yuvraj defends it to extra cover

Samit Patel [14.0-2-39-0] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field now .

105.6

Anderson to Pujara, no run

105.5

Anderson to Yuvraj, 1 run, short but keeps a bit low, Yuvraj bends and works it to fine leg

105.4

Anderson to Pujara, 1 run, short and on the legs, Pujara clips it to deep backward square leg

105.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, a low full toss, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and drives it to silly mid on

105.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, short of length and just outside off, Pujara steers it to point

105.1

Anderson to Pujara, no run, fuller length delivery on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

104.6

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, comes down the track and turns one to deep square leg

104.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, fired in flat, Pujara goes on the backfoot and punches it to extra cover

104.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, slow through the air, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

104.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, comes out of his crease and works it to mid wicket

104.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat delivery on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

104.1

Swann to Yuvraj, 1 run, worked off the pads to mid wicket for one

103.6

Anderson to Pujara, no run, back of a length and on the off, Pujara stays back and defends it

103.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, straight on this time, Pujara guides it to backward point

103.4

Anderson to Pujara, no run, and this one curves back in, Pujara works it to mid wicket

103.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, short and wide outside off, Pujara looks to cut but the ball moves away and beats the bat. It's reversing already

103.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, pulls back the length, Pujara stays back and blocks

103.1

Anderson to Pujara, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg, Pujara works it to mid wicket

102.6

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, pushed through quicker, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

102.5

Swann to Yuvraj, 2 runs, in the air but safe, Yuvraj looks to sweep but gets a top edge that goes through the vacant short fine leg region

102.4

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, flat through the air, Yuvraj defends again

102.3

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

102.2

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, flat through the air, Yuvraj works it to the on side

102.1

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

101.6

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full delivery on the middle and leg, Pujara drives it to mid on

101.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, pitched up and outside off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and drives it to extra cover

101.4

Anderson to Pujara, no run, fuller length and just outside off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks to the off side

101.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, overpitched delivery, Pujara drives it back to the bowler

101.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, stump to stump delivery, Pujara works it to mid wicket

101.1

Anderson to Yuvraj, 1 run, angled in to the pads, Yuvraj works it to deep square leg for a single

100.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, slowly tossed up, Pujara uses his feet and turns it to mid wicket

100.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, flatter delivery on the off, Pujara defends it to the off side

100.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, slowly tossed up, Pujara leans and defends it

100.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, flighted again, Pujara works it to mid wicket

100.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, loopy and on the middle and leg, Pujara drives it to mid on

100.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, given air on the middle and leg, Pujara works it to the on side

Anderson to Yuvraj, no run, once again defended close to the off stump

99.4

Anderson to Yuvraj, no run, in and around off, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

99.3

Anderson to Yuvraj, no run, back of a length and on the off, Yuvraj goes on the backfoot and blocks

99.2

Anderson to Yuvraj, no run, back of a length and on the off, Yuvraj looks to work it to the on side but gets a leading edge towards cover

99.1

Anderson to Yuvraj, no run, back of a length and on the off, Yuvraj stays back and blocks

James Anderson [17.0-3-66-0] is back into the attack

98.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, outside off line again, Pujara pads it away. No appeal this time

98.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, a HUGE appeal for LBW. In fact that's almost a demand for LBW. Pitched wide outside off and turned in, Pujara offers no shot and pads it away, it was hitting him wide outside off and I don't think that would have turned enough to hit the stumps. Swann, however, is not impressed

98.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Pujara drives it back to the bowler

98.3

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, that flew past slip! Can't call that a chance there. This was not too short but Pujara goes for the cut, the ball bounces a touch more than he expects and goes off the top of the bat past Trott at slip

98.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, slow and straight, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

98.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, flighted up, Pujara comes down the track and almost yorks himself, digs it out back to Swann

97.6

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, Broad is appealing for LBW again but did that hit the pad at all? Full and angled in from wide of the crease, Yuvraj defends with bat and pad close together. I think the impact was outside off anyway

97.5

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, good length and on the off, Yuvraj leans and blocks

97.4

Broad to Pujara, 1 run, worked to deep square leg off his pads, bad lines from Broad

97.3

Broad to Yuvraj, 1 run, short again but it keeps very low, takes the inside edge and rolls to deep square leg

97.2

Broad to Yuvraj, FOUR, Broad is trying the short ones but there's no pace on the track, easy pickings for Yuvraj as he pulls it to the deep mid wicket fence. Easy

97.1

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, short of length and angled in, Yuvraj hops and blocks

96.6

Swann to Yuvraj, 1 run, quicker one on the legs, Yuvraj nudges it to backward square leg, 350 up for India

96.5

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, flighted up, Yuvraj stays back and whips it to mid on

96.4

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, fired in flat and on the off, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

96.3

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, comes down the track and drives it to mid on, he was trying to hit a bit too hard there and ended up dragging it

96.2

Swann to Yuvraj, 1 run, very full this time, Yuvraj turns it to deep mid wicket

96.1

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, gets a good stride forward and works it to deep mid wicket for one

95.6

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, fuller this time, Yuvraj drives it to short extra cover

95.5

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, solid forward defence, comes on the frontfoot and blocks it on the up

95.4

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, pitched up this time, Yuvraj drives it to extra cover

95.3

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, angled in towards the off stump again, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

95.2

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, from round the wicket and outside off, Yuvraj lets it go

95.1

Broad to Pujara, 1 run, full and down the leg side, Pujara glances it to fine leg for a single

94.6

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, turns away from the off stump, Yuvraj defends it to the off side. Expensive over from Swann which is rare

94.5

Swann to Yuvraj, FOUR, 4 it is. Only just though. The slog sweep this time, picks it up from outside off and hits it against the spin, the ball goes flat and lands just before the deep square leg ropes

6 or 4?

94.4

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, and now he patiently defends one to the off side

94.3

Swann to Yuvraj, SIX, it's time for Yuvraj to attack the spinner now. Dances down the track to the pitch of the ball and lofts him over long off, superb use of the feet there - not easy against Swann who has been terrific

94.2

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, works it to square leg for a single

94.1

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, on the attack straightaway. Puts his frontfoot forward and smashed a drive down the ground. The pressure is gone and he can play normal cricket again

93.6

Broad to Pujara, 1 run, there it is! 2nd Test century for Pujara! And the entire dressing room is up to applaud him for the effort. Flicks it off his pads and gets to the century, removes his helmet and unleashes a broad smile. That's a superb ton - he has known when to attack and when to defend. And he looks good for more...

Fielders come in once again. No easy singles

93.5

Broad to Yuvraj, 1 run, on the legs, Yuvraj pushes it to mid on and brings Pujara on strike

93.4

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, angled away from the off stump, Yuvraj lets it go

93.3

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, once again short of length, Yuvraj stays back and dead-bats it

93.2

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, back of a length and on the legs, Yuvraj works it to square leg

93.1

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, good length delivery on the off, Yuvraj defends it solidly

92.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, outside off line this time, Pujara pads it away. Superb over from Swann and superb fields as well. The 100th run is not going to come easy for Pujara

92.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, these are superb fields, this was flicked well but there is a man perfectly placed at backward square leg

92.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, a bit flatter this time, Pujara waits and blocks

92.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, loopy delivery again, driven to mid on

92.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, lovely flight again, Pujara drives it back to the bowler

92.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Pujara works it to mid wicket

Pujara on 99 now. Slip, short leg and a short mid wicket in.

91.6

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, pitched up this time, Yuvraj defends it to the on side

91.5

Broad to Yuvraj, leg byes, FOUR, Broad is appealing for an lbw but it pitched way outside leg, hit Yuvraj on the pads and raced away to the fine leg fence. Very very optimistic appeal that from Broad

91.4

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, short of length again, easily defended off the backfoot

91.3

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, back of a length and on the off, Yuvraj goes on the backfoot and defends it

91.2

Broad to Pujara, 1 run, goes to 99 with a firm flick to deep square leg

91.1

Broad to Pujara, no run, starts with one down the leg side, Pujara misses a glance, an opportunity missed there by Pujara

Stuart Broad [17.0-1-71-0] is back into the attack

Pujara on strike. 98* overnight. Did he sleep well? One slip and some close-in fielders to start with. There is some delay in play. The ground-staff is running in with some saw-dust to be applied at the bowling end.

90.6

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, nice flight again, driven to extra cover

90.5

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, given air again, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot and blocks

90.4

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, loopy and around off, Yuvraj defends it

Swann will open the attack today. 2 slips and a short leg for him.

90.3

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, defended solidly this time

90.2

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, a huge LBW appeal but not given. Very close actually. I don't know why that wasn't given out. That was pretty plumb. Yuvraj looks to sweep and misses, the ball pitches on middle, spins away and hits him in front of middle and off. England will complain about the lack of DRS

90.1

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, starts with a flat delivery on the off, Yuvraj stays in the crease and blocks

Welcome to the second days's play of the first Test between India and England. The hosts are in the driver's seat with 323 runs on the board and will look to bat as long as possible from here on. Pujara is on 98 and requires only 2 runs to get a well deserved century. With him is Yuvraj Singh, who has made a good start in his comeback game. Swann has been the lone warrior for England and he'll have a lot of work to do today as well.

India finished strongly after opting to bat first. Virender Sehwag justified the decision by scoring a superb hundred. He was well supported by Gambhir early on and Pujara later on. The latter came into his own as the day progressed and held the innings together. Graeme Swann waged a lone but fierce battle for England. He bowled 32 out of the 90 overs and picked up all the four wickets to fall. The pitch has shown signs of assisting the spinners but England had just one quality spinner to exploit the conditions. They will come in with more plans tomorrow. Do join us for that. Cheers and goodbye.

89.6

Anderson to Pujara, FOUR, Pujara finishes in style and will remain unbeaten on 98. It was a very full delivery and Pujara leans forward to cream it through extra cover. That will be stumps on day one

89.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, pitched up again, Pujara pushes it to mid on

89.4

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full and outside off, Pujara taps it to point

89.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, pitched up again, Pujara drives it well down the ground but Anderson sticks his left hand out to make a very good stop

89.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, very full and straight, Pujara punches it back to Anderson

89.1

Anderson to Pujara, FOUR, Pujara inches closer to his ton. This was on a good length and just outside off, Pujara looks to defend but gets a thickish outside edge and it races past the slip cordon. Broad makes a desperat attempt near the boundary but to no avail

The last over of the day coming up.

88.6

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, full and on the leg, Yuvraj flicks it to mid wicket

88.5

Broad to Yuvraj, 2 runs, almost a run out now. Yuvraj taps a full length delivery in front of point and calls for a quick single. Pujara was late to start off and Compton was very quick to under arm the throw. A direct hit would have put Pujara in trouble

88.4

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, slanted outside off now, Yuvraj decides to leave

88.3

Broad to Yuvraj, FOUR, Broad goes very again, Yuvraj leans forward and drives it sweetly down the ground, mid off had no chance of getting across. The timing was perfect

88.2

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, close call for Yuvraj. It was just outside off, Yuvraj looks to punch it on the offside but gets a thick inside edge and luckily for him it goes onto hit only his own pad

88.1

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, full and on the off, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot to defend it solidly

87.6

Anderson to Yuvraj, 1 run, overpitched by Anderson, Yuvraj drives it with a flourish to cover and a fumble allows him to take the single

87.5

Anderson to Yuvraj, no run, full and outside off now, Yuvraj does not offer a shot

87.4

Anderson to Yuvraj, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Yuvraj gets behind the line to defend

87.3

Anderson to Yuvraj, 2 runs, very full and on the leg, Singh flicks it nicely through mid wicket for another couple

87.2

Anderson to Yuvraj, no run, on the middle and leg now, Yuvraj taps it to mid wicket

Broad to Pujara, 1 run, on the middle and leg now, Pujara taps it in front of mid wicket for a quick single

86.5

Broad to Pujara, no run, very full now but not too much pace, just under 130kph, Pujara drives it back to Broad

86.4

Broad to Pujara, no run, good length and well outside off now, Pujara leaves it watchfully

86.3

Broad to Pujara, no run, this one goes past the outside edge, moving away outside off and beats Pujara as he pokes out

86.2

Broad to Yuvraj, 1 run, optimistic appeal now, turned down. It appeared to have struck Yuvraj in front of the leg stump but the umpire has given it as a run

86.1

Broad to Yuvraj, no run, big swing for Broad straightaway. The line was wrong though, it was swinging in but slides down the legside

Stuart Broad [15.0-1-63-0] is back into the attack

It also looks like England will be taking the new ball now. Swann will get a much needed break. He's bowled unchanged from one end after tea.

There will be a slight delay. There is a problem with the bowler's landing area. Some sawdust needed to fill it in.

85.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, floated up and very straight, Pujara plays it back down the track

85.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, full and outside off, Pujara defends it on the offside

85.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, sliding on outside off, Pujara leans out to defend again

85.3

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, sliding on, Pujara taps it to short mid wicket

85.2

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, pitched up again, Pujara drives it straight to the fielder at mid off

85.1

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, floated up on the leg, Pujara turns it to backward square leg

84.6

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, sliding on outside off now, Yuvraj watches it closely and decides to leave

84.5

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Yuvraj is happy to defend again

84.4

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, sliding on, Yuvraj gets the bat in front of the pads to defend

84.3

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, tossed up outside off, Yuvraj leans forward to block again

84.2

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, sliding on, Yuvraj defends it watchfully

84.1

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, floated up outside off, Yuvraj does not offer a shot

83.6

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, 1 run, sliding on from outside off, Yuvraj punches it down to long on and retains the strike with that run

83.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, 1 run, flat and sliding on outside off, Pujara gets back and cuts it down to sweeper cover

83.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, on the middle and leg, Pujara defends it solidly

83.3

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, full and straight, Pujara plays it back to Samit Patel

83.2

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, 3 runs, flat and fired into leg now, Yuvraj turns it gently through fine leg and they run superbly to take three for it

83.1

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, flat and outside off now, Yuvraj gets behind the line to defend again

82.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, pushed through quickly, Pujara gets back and taps it to short leg

82.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot to defend well

82.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, slow turn in from outside off, Pujara gets behind the line and defends it solidly

82.3

Swann to Yuvraj, 1 run, tossed up, Yuvraj stretches out and sweeps it hard to deep square leg for one more

82.2

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, flat and straight from round the wicket, Yuvraj comes forward to defend

82.1

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, tossed up, Pujara skips down and works it down to long on

81.6

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, turning in and skidding on low too, Yuvraj gets his bat down just in time to punch it to mid wicket

81.5

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, very straight, Yuvraj blocks again

81.4

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, flat and sliding on outside off, Yuvraj stretches out to defend it on the offside

81.3

Samit Patel to Pujara, 1 run, floated up outside off, Pujara opens the face of the bat and guides it in the vacant third man area for just one

81.2

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, full and on the off, Pujara defends it watchfully

81.1

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flat and sliding on, Pujara gets back and punches it to short extra cover

80.6

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, the arm ball now, Yuvraj picks it early and gets in line to defend it well

80.5

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, tossed up again, Yuvraj comes on the frontfoot to defend again

80.4

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, flat and outside off now, Yuvraj leans out to defend

80.3

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, very straight, Yuvraj defends it watchfully again

80.2

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Yuvraj stretches out to block

80.1

Swann to Yuvraj, 2 runs, sliding on and keeping a little low, Yuvraj goes back and tries to work it on the onside but it takes the edge and shoots past the man at slip for a couple

No new ball yet. Swann will have a go at the left hander again.

79.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, sliding on, Pujara leans out to defend it solidly

79.5

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, 1 run, floated up, Yuvraj skips down and whips it wide of mid wicket for just a single

79.4

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, FOUR, dragged very short by Samit Patel, Yuvraj gets back and punches it hard through cover for his first boundary

79.3

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, flat and skidding on, Yuvraj dances down the track to defend but it takes the inside edge and lobs up wide of short leg

79.2

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run

79.1

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, tossed up outside off, Yuvraj stretches out to defend

The 2nd new ball will be available after this over. Will be interesting to see if England go for it with Swann bowling so well.

78.6

Swann to Pujara, 2 runs, dragged a little short, Pujara gets back and punches it through cover for a couple

78.5

Swann to Yuvraj, 1 run, a full toss now, Yuvraj stretches and sweeps it down to fine leg to get off strike

78.4

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, very full now, Yuvraj jams it out

78.3

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, skidding on once more, Yuvraj gets a thick inside edge onto his pads

78.2

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, more pressure on Yuvraj as Swann appeal again, this time Yuvraj was padding up and it was sliding on from outside off, turned down again

78.1

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, very confident appeal but it is turned down, it was sliding on from round the wicket, Yuvraj misses as he looks to defend and is struck on the front pad, the angle was probably taking it down the leg

77.6

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, 1 run, Yuvraj picks this on the full and drives it firmly down to long on for an easy single to get off the mark

77.5

Samit Patel to Yuvraj, no run, floated up outside off, Yuvraj lunges out to defend

77.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, 1 run, flat and sliding on, Pujara dabs it in the vacant area square on the offside for one

77.3

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, fired in on the leg, Pujara turns it to short fine leg

77.2

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, sliding on, Pujara defends it solidly

77.1

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, tossed up outside off, Pujara drives it to mid off

76.6

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, floated up outside off, Yuvraj opens the face of the bat and dabs it in front of slip

76.5

Swann to Yuvraj, no run, full and sliding on, Yuvraj watches it well and defends it

Yuvraj Singh, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Two slips, a short leg and a short extra cover for Yuvraj. Swann goes round the wicket too.

76.4

Swann to Virat Kohli, out Bowled!! Swann is on fire. This was beautifully bowled. The length was perfect. Kohli was neither forward nor back, it pitches outside off and turns in sharply to crash into the stumps. Kohli has been totally outclassed here. Swann should have had him earlier but gets him finally. Swann is single-handedly keeping England in the hunt. Virat Kohli b Swann 19(67) [4s-3]

Drinks are on the field now. England did manage to keep India quiet but they will rue that dropped catch. With two well set batsmen going into the last hour, the hosts are back to dictating terms.

74.6

Swann to Virat Kohli, 1 run, floated up, Kohli drives it hard and wide of KP at mid on and scampers across for a quick single. KP scores a direct hit but Kohli was comfortably in

74.5

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, floated up outside off, Kohli turns it to mid wicket

74.4

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up outside off, Kohli leans out to defend again

74.3

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, pushed through, Kohli stretches out to block

74.2

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up outside off, Kohli drives it firmly to mid on

74.1

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, flat and sliding on outside off, Kohli gets back and pushes it down the track

73.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, on the middle and leg now, Pujara turns it to short fine leg

73.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flat and on the off, Pujara defends it well

73.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, fired into the leg now, Pujara tries to whip it on the onside but ends up jamming it onto his boots, it did lob up but nowhere close to any fielder

73.3

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, straight again, Pujara defends it down the track

73.2

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, on the middle and leg again, Pujara taps it on the onside

73.1

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Pujara pushes it back down the track

72.6

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up outside off, Kohli stretches out and turns it to mid wicket

72.5

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, full and on the off, Kohli taps it to short leg

72.4

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, flat and skidding on outside off, Kohli watches it well and decides to leave

72.3

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, floated up outside off, Kohli brings in a lot of bottom hand and whips it nicely but finds mid wicket

72.2

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, flat and turning in from outside off, Kohli gets back to block it

72.1

Swann to Virat Kohli, FOUR, Swann delivers a full toss now and Kohli does not miss out. He drives it hard and past mid on for another boundary

71.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, very loud appeal but Aleem Dar turns it down. Samit Patel looks disappointed. This one was flighted on the middle and leg and straightened just a touch before hitting Pujara's front pad, not enough to convince Dar that it was not missing leg

71.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, full and straight, Pujara brings the bat in front of his pads to defend

71.4

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, very straight, Pujara pats it on the onside

71.3

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, 1 run, very full, Kohli drives it firmly down to long off

71.2

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, outside off again, Kohli taps it on the offside

71.1

Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, flat and sliding on, Kohli defends it down the track

Samit Patel [6.0-0-24-0] is back into the attack

70.6

Swann to Pujara, 2 runs, floated up on the middle and leg now, Pujara leans out and turns it uppishly behind square on the onside for a couple

70.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and turning in, Pujara gets back and punches it down the track and onto the stumps at the non striker's end

70.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and skidding on, Pujara defends it again

70.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, pushed through again and on the off, Pujara taps it to short leg

70.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and turning in, Pujara stays back and defends

70.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, floated up, Pujara skips down and pushes it straight to mid on

69.6

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up again, Kohli leans out and blocks once more

69.5

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, full and on the off, Kohli defends it solidly

69.4

Broad to Pujara, 1 run, short again, Pujara pulls it into the ground and down to deep square leg

69.3

Broad to Virat Kohli, 1 run, dug in short by Broad, it does not come on at all. Kohli was looking to leave the ball but the bat was hanging out outside off and it grazes the bat before dropping in front of Prior, he fumbles and allows them the single

69.2

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, full and outside off, Kohli does not offer a shot

69.1

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, Broad digs it short now but no real bounce, Kohli mistimes the pull to mid wicket

68.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, slow through the air now, Pujara defends it watchfully on the offside

68.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and straight, Pujara blocks it to short leg

68.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, tossed up on the off, Pujara leans out to push it to mid on

68.3

Swann to Pujara, 2 runs, Swann drags it short now, Pujara gets back and punches it nicely through cover for a couple

68.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, pitched up and on the middle and leg, Pujara turns it past short leg

68.1

Swann to Virat Kohli, 1 run, floated up, Kohli skips down and pushes it wide of mid on for a quick single

67.6

Broad to Pujara, no run, angled in, Pujara punches it to mid on

67.5

Broad to Virat Kohli, 1 run, full and on the middle and leg, Kohli turns it through square leg for just one this time

67.4

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, full and just outside off, Kohli comes on the frontfoot to defend well

67.3

Broad to Virat Kohli, FOUR, Exquisite timing on that one. It was full and slanted in, Kohli stays balanced and flicks it classily to the square leg fence. Square leg goes back immediately

67.2

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, angled in, Kohli turns it to square leg

The ball seems to have lost shape. There will be a replacement now.

67.1

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, good length and on the off, Kohli defends it solidly

66.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and outside off, Pujara lunges out to defend

66.5

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, floated up now, Pujara dances down the track and drives it stylishly through extra cover for a boundary, superbly played

66.4

Swann to Virat Kohli, 1 run, full and on the middle and leg, Kohli turns it through square leg for one

66.3

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, that will go down as a catch dropped. Kohli went back to cut but the thick edge flew at a good height to the left of Trott at slip. He sticks both hands out and fumbles terribly. It bounces off his chest onto the ground as he falls over

Looks like Trott has taken the catch on the second attempt, at slip. The third umpire will confirm it soon. Trott's confident. No he has not! That clearly hit the ground.

66.2

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, floated up outside off, Kohli stretches out to defend

66.1

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Pujara turns it behind square on the onside for an easy single

65.6

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, good length and just outside off, Kohli dabs it to point

65.5

Broad to Virat Kohli, FOUR, Gets off the mark finally and what a good shot to do so. It was very full, Kohli leans forward and brings out the perfect straight drive, top shot

65.4

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up again, Kohli mistimes the drive to cover

65.3

Broad to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up and just outside off, Kohli defends it on the offside

65.2

Broad to Pujara, 1 run, very full and outside off, Pujara drives it to sweeper cover for an easy single

65.1

Broad to Pujara, no run, Broad digs it a little short and Pujara punches it to mid off

Stuart Broad [12.0-1-51-0] is back into the attack

64.6

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Kohli taps it near short leg. Another maiden over and Kohli is yet to get off the mark!

64.5

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, flat and straight, Kohli leans out to block

64.4

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, very full now, Kohli jams it out

64.3

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up again and turning in, Kohli gets a thick inside edge and fortunately for him it lobs wide of short leg

64.2

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, flat and outside off, Kohli gets back to defend now

64.1

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, floated up, Kohli pushes it to mid on

Just 3 runs from the 6 overs after tea. England's senior bowlers are doing a very good job currently.

63.6

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full and just outside off, Pujara plays it back to Anderson

63.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, pitched up and on the off, Pujara continues to defend

63.4

Anderson to Pujara, no run, a full toss now as Anderson strives to keep it full. Pujara turns this to mid wicket too. He would feel that he missed out here

63.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, very full, Pujara drives firmly but straight to the fielder at short extra cover

63.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, angled in now, Pujara pushes it to mid on

63.1

Anderson to Pujara, no run, good length and just outside off, Pujara taps it watchfully to cover

62.6

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, Swann goes straighter, Pujara gets back and works it down to fine leg for one more

62.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, loopy delivery outside off, Pujara leans out to defend but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads

62.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, just outside off, Pujara stretches out to block

62.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and well outside off, Pujara pads it away

62.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and just outside off, Pujara taps it to short leg

62.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, very slow through the air and outside off, Pujara defends it well

61.6

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, angled in, Kohli cannot get it past mid on. The search for the first run continues.

61.5

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, full and just outside off, Kohli blocks towards cover

Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up, Kohli drives it back to Swann

60.2

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, more flight on this one, Pujara skips down and punches it without much timing in front of mid on for a quick single

60.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, floated up outside off, Pujara leans out to defend

59.6

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Anderson keeps it full again, no swing this time and Kohli pats it back down the track. Consecutive maidens straight after tea

59.5

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, Anderson goes very full now, right in the blockhole. Kohli does well to jam it out to mid wicket. That one swung in late too. Signs of reverse swing perhaps

59.4

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, just outside off, Kohli comes on the frontfoot at taps it to cover

59.3

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, angled in, Kohli punches it straight to the fielder at mid on

59.2

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up and outside off, Kohli punches it to cover

59.1

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, full and straight, Kohli defends it from the crease

58.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, on the off now, Pujara turns it to mid wicket and Swann starts off with a maiden

58.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, floated up outside off, Pujara lunges out to defend

58.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Pujara taps it on the onside

58.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, flatter this time, well outside off too and Pujara pushes it back to Swann

58.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, turning in again, Pujara stays back and punches it to cover

58.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, turning in slowly from outside off, Pujara punches it to mid on

Welcome back. Swann will resume.

A much better session for England. India did make 130 runs but England have got 3 wickets, including the big one of Sachin just before tea. Swann has clearly been the stand out bowler for England. India are still in a comfortable position with Pujara going great guns. His fluent knock after the dismissal of Gambhir ensured that India did not let the advantage slip. The day could go either way still, a couple of wickets would please England no end while India will need a good stand. Join us to find out what happens after tea in just a short while.

57.6

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, very full again, Kohli plays it back to Anderson and that will be Tea on day one.

57.5

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up and on the off, Kohli defends it towards cover

57.4

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, very straight now and attacking the stumps, Kohli punches it to mid on

57.3

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, shaping back in but still well outside off, Kohli shoulders arms

57.2

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, well outside off, Kohli does not offer a shot

57.1

Anderson to Virat Kohli, no run, good length and just outside off, Kohli defends it on the offside

56.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, tossed up and on the off, Pujara taps it in front of short leg

Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease

56.5

Swann to Tendulkar, out Caught by Samit Patel!! Swann strikes again, just at the stroke of tea and this is a big wicket. Tendulkar was looking to play the lofted shot but did not seem like he got to the pitch of the ball. He ends up lofting it without any power and straight to deep mid wicket. Swann has snapped up all the 3 wickets to fall. Tendulkar c Samit Patel b Swann 13(18) [4s-2]

Swann to Tendulkar, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

56.4

Swann to Tendulkar, no run, flat and straight, Tendulkar plays it back to Swann

56.3

Swann to Tendulkar, no run, sliding on outside off, Tendulkar dabs it to point

56.2

Swann to Tendulkar, FOUR, floated up and Tendulkar sweeps it nicely in the air, right in the gap through mid wicket and picks up a boundary

56.1

Swann to Tendulkar, no run, very full now from Swann, Tendulkar jams it out on the offside

55.6

Anderson to Pujara, FOUR, that spoils a good over. Anderson has only himself to blame. It was short and outside off, Pujara stands up tall and punches it sweetly through cover for his 10th boundary

55.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, just outside off now, Pujara defends it in front of cover

55.4

Anderson to Pujara, no run, pitched up and on the off, Pujara pushes it back down the track

55.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, some tentativeness now. It was outside off and skidding on, Pujara played the cut but seemed like an after thought really and gets beaten

55.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, good length and just outside off, Pujara taps it to cover

55.1

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full and straight, Pujara punches it to mid on

54.6

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, on the middle and leg now, Pujara turns it behind square on the onside for an easy single

54.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, turning in again, Pujara gets back again to tap it to mid wicket

54.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, skidding on, Pujara gets back and taps it on the onside

54.3

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, excellent placement from Pujara. It was tossed up, Pujara dances down the track and drives it against the spin through extra cover. Broad gives up chase and allows it to reach the fence

54.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, nice flight and still outside off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot to defend

54.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, floated up outside off, Pujara blocks it again

53.6

Anderson to Tendulkar, 2 runs, Anderson drifts onto leg now, Tendulkar watches it well and works it past square leg for an easy couple

53.5

Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, nipping in from outside off, keeping a tad low too. Tendulkar gets his bat down just in time to keep it out

53.4

Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, on the fuller side again, Tendulkar lunges out to push it to mid off

53.3

Anderson to Tendulkar, FOUR, slightly short from Anderson and Tendulkar picks the length early, he leans back and cuts it firmly between cover and point for his first boundary

53.2

Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, shaping in from outside off, Tendulkar stretches out to block it well

53.1

Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, good length and outside off, Tendulkar stays in the crease and punches it to point

52.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, slower through the air and well outside off, Pujara pads it away. Loud and pretty optimistic appeal from everyone close in but the umpire turns it down swiftly

52.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, pitched up and outside off, Pujara whips it to short mid wicket

52.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, flighted again, Pujara skips down and taps it back down the track

52.3

Swann to Tendulkar, 1 run, good bowling this, loopy delivery outside off. Tendulkar stretches out to defend but it spins in and takes the inside half of the bat and goes through square leg

52.2

Swann to Tendulkar, no run, floated up on the off, Tendulkar gets behind the line and defends it well

52.1

Swann to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up and Tendulkar sweeps it hard but straight into Bell at short leg.

51.6

Anderson to Pujara, no run, Anderson goes a little wider of the crease and angles it in. Pujara leans forward to tap it to mid wicket

51.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full and on the off now, Pujara stretches out to block it down the track

51.4

Anderson to Pujara, FOUR, Anderson strays in line, he is looking to swing it in but this time he goes on the leg, Pujara glances it very fine for a neat boundary

51.3

Anderson to Tendulkar, 1 run, full and outside off now, Tendulkar gets back and dabs it behind point for one more

51.2

Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, swerving in a touch now and attacking the stumps, Tendulkar defends it watchfully

51.1

Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, just outside off, Tendulkar punches it confidently to short cover

James Anderson [8.0-0-38-0] is back into the attack

Interesting move. Anderson comes on as soon as Sachin comes out to bat.

50.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, pitched up again, Pujara punches it to mid wicket once more

50.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and straight now, Pujara leans forward and turns it to mid wicket

50.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, tossed up outside off again, Pujara taps it on the offside

50.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, floated up outside off, Pujara stretches out to defend

50.2

Swann to Tendulkar, 1 run, good turn in, Tendulkar was on the backfoot and was a little hurried as he turns it through square leg, off the mark right away

Sachin Tendulkar, right handed bat, comes to the crease

The ovation, as usual, is tremendous as Sachin walks out.

50.1

Swann to Sehwag, out Bowled!! Sehwag throws away his wicket. Just a little loss of concentration and Swann has struck with his first ball of a new spell. It was a flighted delivery outside off, Sehwag tries to sweep but misses it completely and the ball crashes into the stumps much to England's delight. Sehwag falls after a very good innings but he might be a little disappointed on not making it a bigger one. Sehwag b Swann 117(117) [4s-15 6s-1]

Swann to Sehwag, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Graeme Swann [14.0-1-49-1] is back into the attack

49.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, tossed up again and well outside off, Pujara goes for the drive but ends up playing it uppishly in front of backward point

49.5

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, flat and straight, Pujara defends it watchfully

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, very full now, Pujara drills it straight to the fielder at short cover

49.2

Samit Patel to Sehwag, 1 run, on the leg again, Sehwag gets deep in the crease and turns it down to deep backward square leg

49.1

Samit Patel to Sehwag, no run, Samit Patel comes from over the wicket now and keeps it on the leg, Sehwag punches it back to Samit Patel

48.6

Broad to Pujara, no run

48.5

Broad to Pujara, FOUR, Broad's been wayward all day. Now he fires it down the legside, Pujara glances it fine and picks up an easy boundary

48.4

Broad to Pujara, no run, just outside off now, Pujara defends it on the offside

48.3

Broad to Pujara, 2 runs, 2nd Test FIFTY for Pujara. It was angled in, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and turns it through mid wicket for a couple. This has been a very brisk knock and he looks good for more

48.2

Broad to Pujara, 2 runs, slightly short now from Broad. Pujara hops up again and punches it nicely through cover, takes a couple and goes to 49

48.1

Broad to Sehwag, 1 run, very full, Sehwag jumps outside his off stump now and dabs it to third man

47.6

Samit Patel to Pujara, no run, pitched up, Pujara lunges out to block this time

Swann to Pujara, 3 runs, a bit short, Pujara rocks back and cuts it to sweeper cover for 3 more

39.3

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, comes on the frontfoot and drives it to deep extra cover

39.2

Swann to Sehwag, no run, defended back to the bowler

39.1

Swann to Sehwag, FOUR, easy. What's all this fuss about being on 99? Sees flight on the ball and effortlessly lofts it over mid on and wide of deep mid wicket. Just 90 balls for his century. His 23rd in Tests and 2nd against England. The entire dressing room stands up to applaud the effort. Welcome back to form, Sehwag!

Sehwag on strike now, batting on 99.

38.6

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, driven firmly but straight to mid on

38.5

Bresnan to Sehwag, 1 run, 99 with a quick single! Defends it to cover point and calls early, runs hard and makes it easily in the end

38.4

Bresnan to Pujara, 1 run, a bit short, Pujara cuts it between cover and point, there's a bit of hesitation in the running but that was always going to be an easy single

38.3

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, not much pace or bounce, defended easily

38.2

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, fuller length on the middle and leg, Pujara drives it to mid on

38.1

Bresnan to Sehwag, leg byes, 1 run, on the legs, goes off the pads to fine leg. Sehwag shares a smile with the umpire and jokingly suggests that it went off his bat, although it didn't!

37.6

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, keeps a bit low but Sehwag bends and punches it to sweeper cover, he'll keep the strike

37.5

Swann to Sehwag, no run, flat and turning in, Sehwag defends

37.4

Swann to Sehwag, no run, slow and straight, Sehwag pushes it back to Swann

Will he get there with a boundary?

37.3

Swann to Pujara, 1 run, flat and straight, worked to mid wicket. Crowd goes wild as Sehwag comes on strike

37.2

Swann to Pujara, no run, comes down the track and works it to mid on

37.1

Swann to Pujara, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Pujara gets forward and defends it

36.6

Bresnan to Pujara, 1 run, absolutely no luck for England. That was in the air for quite a while but fell safe. Length ball down the leg side, Pujara looks to work it across but closes the blade a bit too early, the leading edge is taken but the ball pops just behind mid on. Anderson was the fielder there and he was a bit too close actually

36.5

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, good length again, Pujara is solid in defence

36.4

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, good length and on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

36.3

Bresnan to Pujara, no run, back of a length and on the off, Pujara goes on the backfoot and blocks

36.2

Bresnan to Sehwag, 1 run, good length and on middle stump line, Sehwag pushes it to mid on and gets one

36.1

Bresnan to Sehwag, no run, good length and angled in, Sehwag defends it to mid wicket

Tim Bresnan [6.0-0-37-0] is back into the attack

35.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, slower through the air, Pujara defends it

35.5

Swann to Pujara, no run, comes down the track and whips it to mid wicket, good use of the feet there

35.4

Swann to Pujara, FOUR, poor ball and Pujara punishes him. Short and outside off, Pujara goes on the backfoot and cuts it hard to the sweeper cover fence

35.3

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, comes on the frontfoot and drills it to long on for one

35.2

Swann to Sehwag, no run, a bit of turn from outside off, Sehwag defends solidly

35.1

Swann to Sehwag, no run, slowly tossed up on middle stump line, Sehwag pushes it back to the bowler

34.6

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full delivery again, Pujara drives it to mid off

34.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, pitched up on middle stump line, Pujara looks to play across and gets a leading edge to covers

34.4

Anderson to Sehwag, leg byes, 1 run, down the leg side, brushes the pad and goes past the keeper

34.3

Anderson to Sehwag, 2 runs, overpitched again, this time Sehwag drives it to deep extra cover, the running is slow but you expect that with Sehwag

34.2

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, full and straight, Sehwag pushes it back to Anderson

34.1

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, straight stuff from Anderson, Sehwag defends it to mid on

33.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and on the off, Pujara gets forward and blocks

33.5

Swann to Pujara, 2 runs, given air and width, Pujara square drives it past backward point for a couple

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, Swann is brave enough to toss it up again, Sehwag drills it to long off

33.1

Swann to Sehwag, FOUR, into the 90s with a smashing drive! Good flight but some room outside off, Sehwag leans and drives it away to deep extra cover, there was a fielder there but he had no chance. Such was the timing

32.6

Anderson to Pujara, no run, back of a length and on the off, Pujara goes on the backfoot and blocks

32.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, low full toss from Anderson, Pujara drives it to mid on

32.4

Anderson to Pujara, no run, good length and on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

32.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, very full on the off, Pujara drives it back to the bowler

Murali Vijay has been released from the Indian squad to play for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy.

32.2

Anderson to Pujara, no run, length ball on the middle and leg, Pujara works it to mid wicket

32.1

Anderson to Sehwag, 1 run, length ball, Sehwag defends it to the vacant gaps at cover

Swann to Pujara, no run, lots of flight on that one, Pujara drives it to mid off

31.4

Swann to Pujara, no run, flat and on the off, Pujara gets forward and blocks

31.3

Swann to Pujara, no run, loopy and on the off, Pujara drives it hard but straight to the fielder at mid off

31.2

Swann to Pujara, 2 runs, off the mark with a couple to deep square leg, lots of vacant spaces in the deep there so he'll get easy runs with a flick

31.1

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Sehwag drills it to long on

30.6

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full and just outside off, Pujara defends it to point

30.5

Anderson to Pujara, no run, pitched up again, Pujara drives it to extra cover

30.4

Anderson to Pujara, no run, length ball around off, Pujara is solid in defence

30.3

Anderson to Pujara, no run, full and on the off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and defends it

30.2

Anderson to Sehwag, 1 run, pitched up on the off, Sehwag drives it hard but the man at extra cover cuts it

30.1

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, back of a length and on the middle and leg, Sehwag defends it

29.6

Swann to Pujara, no run, gently tossed up on the middle and leg, Pujara defends it

Cheteshwar Pujara, right handed bat, comes to the crease

29.5

Swann to Gambhir, out Bowled!! Prior will be a relieved man. Swann gets his reward - he deserves a wicket for sure. He fires this one flat and gets it to skid on, Gambhir was taking the high-risk cut shot once again but the ball keeps low and hits the off stump. He won't be too happy with his shot selection - Swann has the last laugh. Gambhir b Swann 45(111) [4s-4]

Swann to Gambhir, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

29.4

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flat and outside off, Gambhir pads it away

29.3

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flat straight, Gambhir defends it to the off side

29.2

Swann to Gambhir, no run, missed stumping and probably a catch dropped as well. Prior has missed 2 chances already in this session. Superb ball though - flight and turn, Gambhir comes down the track and looks to drive but is beaten by the turn, Prior misses it too

29.1

Swann to Gambhir, FOUR, good shot that. A bit short but Gambhir goes back quickly and cuts it past backward point, risky but effective on that occasion

28.6

Anderson to Sehwag, FOUR, clever batting. No slips in place and third man is a bit too square, Sehwag picks his spot perfectly and gently guides it fine to the third man fence. Good start post lunch for India

28.5

Anderson to Gambhir, 1 run, well run and well fielded, Gambhir drives this to mid off where Broad makes a diving stop to his left

28.4

Anderson to Gambhir, 2 runs, fuller length and outside off, Gambhir drives it to deep extra cover region, not a quick outfield so only a couple

28.3

Anderson to Sehwag, 1 run, was that a chance? Yes. Catch dropped although a tough one. Anderson drifts this one down the leg side, Sehwag gets some bat on it and the ball flies to the left of Prior who dives but cannot hold on. These are the catches that have to stick!

28.2

Anderson to Gambhir, 1 run, good length delivery on the middle and leg, Gambhir works it to mid wicket, he's away in this session too

28.1

Anderson to Sehwag, 1 run, short of length and just outside off, Sehwag steers it to third man, Trott makes a diving stop and keeps it to a single

12:06 Back after lunch. England will hope for a better session.

Sehwag has his hands on Gambhir's shoulder as they walk off. India's session all the way. The pitch is slow and low and scoring was not too easy, but they've still managed to score at over 4 runs per over. Gambhir has been patient, while Sehwag has taken the calculated risks. England's bowlers are giving up already, and they'll have to find some motivation somewhere after lunch. Join us at 12:10.

27.6

Swann to Gambhir, no run, loopy and slow, Gambhir pushes it to cover point. That ends the first session

27.5

Swann to Gambhir, no run, quicker delivery, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and defends it

27.4

Swann to Gambhir, no run, a backfoot defence this time

27.3

Swann to Gambhir, no run, slow and straight, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and defends it

27.2

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flat and straight, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

27.1

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, a full toss to start the over, Sehwag drives it between extra cover and long off but they run only one

26.6

Samit Patel to Sehwag, 1 run, driven down to long on for one, he'll retain strike

26.5

Samit Patel to Sehwag, no run, flat and full, Sehwag pushes it calmly to short cover

26.4

Samit Patel to Gambhir, 1 run, comes down the track and takes it on the full, drives it to deep extra cover for a single

26.3

Samit Patel to Gambhir, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Gambhir drives this to mid wicket

26.2

Samit Patel to Sehwag, 1 run, given air again, Sehwag drives it to long off

26.1

Samit Patel to Sehwag, FOUR, hi Sehwag, please hit me for some runs says Samit Patel. Starts with a gentle full toss, Sehwag smashes it through mid wicket, one bounce and over the ropes

Samit Patel, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

25.6

Swann to Gambhir, no run, continues to play that cut from middle stump line and hits it to point

25.5

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flat and full, Gambhir drives it to short cover

25.4

Swann to Gambhir, no run, a bit of drift into the left hander, Gambhir gets an inside edge onto the body

25.3

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flighted slowly on the off, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

25.2

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, makes room and guides one to deep backward point, against the spin but he did it well

25.1

Swann to Sehwag, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Sehwag comes on the frontfoot and blocks

24.6

Broad to Gambhir, no run, another leave outside off ends the over

24.5

Broad to Gambhir, no run, angled away from the left hander, no shot offered

24.4

Broad to Gambhir, no run, on the legs, Gambhir turns it to square leg

24.3

Broad to Gambhir, no run, length ball outside off, Gambhir defends it to point

24.2

Broad to Sehwag, 1 run, short of mid on! Length delivery on the off, Sehwag looks to clear mid on but it comes off the toe end of the bat and falls well short of the fielder there. That's what happens when you keep the field in - a near wicket there

24.1

Broad to Sehwag, no run, good length delivery on the off, Sehwag comes on the frontfoot and blocks

23.6

Swann to Gambhir, no run, beaten. Swann gets turn and bounce. Kicks off from length and turns away, Gambhir looks to dab it to the off side but is beaten

23.6

Swann to Gambhir, no run, beaten.

23.5

Swann to Gambhir, no run, a lot slower this time, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

23.4

Swann to Gambhir, no run, quick and on the legs, Gambhir works it to backward square leg

23.3

Swann to Gambhir, no run, fired in on the off, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

23.2

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Gambhir defends it

23.1

Swann to Gambhir, 2 runs, the french cut! Down the leg side, Gambhir looks to flick but gets a thick inside edge which goes through his legs to fine leg

22.6

Broad to Sehwag, FOUR, slap! Width on offer and Sehwag just loves that. Goes back quickly and cuts it very hard wide of point, the ball went to the fence rapidly

22.5

Broad to Sehwag, no run, no width on offer again, Sehwag comes on the frontfoot and blocks

22.4

Broad to Sehwag, no run, once again stump to stump, Sehwag goes on the backfoot and blocks

22.3

Broad to Sehwag, no run, Broad maintains it straight, Sehwag comes on the frontfoot and blocks solidly

22.2

Broad to Sehwag, no run, short of length and outside off, Sehwag steers it to point

22.1

Broad to Gambhir, 1 run, tentative running, Gambhir defends it to cover point and stays in his crease, Sehwag calls him and then Gambhir responds, there is a direct hit at the bowler's end but Gambhir was in

21.6

Swann to Gambhir, leg byes, 1 run, quicker one on the legs, goes off the pads to fine leg

21.5

Swann to Gambhir, no run, once again a forward defence from Gambhir

21.4

Swann to Gambhir, no run, defended solidly off the frontfoot

21.3

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flat and on the off, Gambhir goes on the backfoot and blocks

21.2

Swann to Gambhir, no run, risky but well left. Very close to the off stump but Gambhir watches it well and leaves, some excitement and disappointment from Prior and Swann

21.1

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

20.6

Broad to Gambhir, 1 run, on the legs and keeps low too, but Gambhir gets down and works it to backward square leg

20.5

Broad to Gambhir, no run, full and straight, Gambhir drives it to mid on

20.4

Broad to Gambhir, no run, short of length again, Gambhir defends close to his body

20.3

Broad to Gambhir, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Gambhir pushes it to point

Via Mohandas Menon on twitter: 11th 100-plus stands for Gambhir-Sehwag - the most for India in Tests. Surpassed the 10 by Gavaskar-Chauhan

20.2

Broad to Gambhir, no run, back of a length and on the off, Gambhir goes on the backfoot and blocks

20.1

Broad to Gambhir, no run, outside off channel to start the spell, Gambhir guides it to gully

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flat and straight, Gambhir defends it to the on side

19.4

Swann to Gambhir, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and drives it to extra cover

19.3

Swann to Gambhir, no run, risky shot, Swann gets it to skid on and Gambhir tries to punch it from the middle stump line, a bit late and his stumps would have been rattled

19.2

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

19.1

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, the partnership between Sehwag and Gambhir is now 100. A much needed good start from these 2. Sehwag punches it to sweeper cover and gets there with a single

18.6

Bresnan to Sehwag, 1 run, short ball on middle stump, Sehwag pulls it softly to deep square leg for one

18.5

Bresnan to Sehwag, no run, stump to stump line, Sehwag drives it hard back to Bresnan, sharp stop by the bowler there

18.4

Bresnan to Sehwag, no run, width outside off, Sehwag mistimes a cut to point

18.3

Bresnan to Sehwag, SIX, happy Diwali England. Sehwag is starting to open up. In the slot for him to attack and he does exactly that. The frontfoot comes forward, the bat follows with ferocious force, and the ball flies over long on

18.2

Bresnan to Sehwag, FOUR, how did he play it there? That kept low and was in the outside off zone, Sehwag stays in the crease and whips it wide of mid on, he had to drag it from off stump line but still managed to time it well

18.1

Bresnan to Sehwag, FOUR, perfect placement. Overpitched but he picked his spot well. Comes forward and drives it right between extra cover and mid off for a boundary

17.6

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flat again, Gambhir defends it to the off side

17.5

Swann to Gambhir, 2 runs, fired in flat, Gambhir goes on the backfoot and pushes it square of the wicket past point, a couple more

17.4

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, FIFTY for Sehwag. Questions were asked about his form but he has answered them well. Just pushes it to deep point and gets an easy single. Have to say this is very defensive stuff from Cook. No pressure at all with this field

17.3

Swann to Sehwag, 2 runs, goes to 49 with a dab to third man, he is doing it easily with these spreadu out fields

17.2

Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, flat and angled in, Gambhir works it to backward square leg for one

17.1

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Sehwag drives it to long on for one

16.6

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, a solid defence ends the over, 9 runs from that one

16.5

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, pitched up on the off, Gambhir drives it to mid off

16.4

Bresnan to Sehwag, 1 run, length ball on the off, Sehwag plays it to backward point region for a single

16.3

Bresnan to Sehwag, FOUR, Bresnan tries a yorker but misses it by a few inches, that's enough for Sehwag to drive it away to deep extra cover. He is looking really dangerous here, Sehwag

16.2

Bresnan to Sehwag, no run, length ball outside off, Sehwag drives it to cover point

16.1

Bresnan to Sehwag, FOUR, poor bowling. Huge gaps behind the wicket on the off side and Bresnan gives width, Sehwag opens the face of the blade and runs it down to third man for four

15.6

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flight again, driven straight to mid off

15.5

Swann to Gambhir, no run, given air on the off, Gambhir drives it to extra cover

15.4

Swann to Gambhir, no run, a bit skiddy on middle stump line, Gambhir cuts it to point

Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, in the air but safe! Gambhir was not sure whether to go aerial or not and was caught in 2 minds, jumps out of his crease and tentatively chips it over the bowler's head, a fumble at mid off gives him a single

15.1

Swann to Gambhir, no run, a low full toss from round the wicket, Gambhir works it to mid wicket

14.6

Bresnan to Sehwag, no run, very solid in defence, a neat stride and no gap between bat and ball

14.5

Bresnan to Gambhir, 1 run, pitched up on the off, Gambhir drives it to the right of mid off, Broad makes a diving stop

14.4

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, fuller length and outside off, Gambhir steers it to gully

14.3

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, good length and keeping low, Gambhir bends and gets bat on ball

14.2

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, another one in the line outside off, Gambhir leaves again

Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, fired in on the legs, Gambhir tucks it to backward square leg and retains strike

13.5

Swann to Gambhir, 2 runs, risky shot, backs away and cuts it to third man, the ball bounces a bit more than he expected but he played it wide of the fielder at slip

13.4

Swann to Gambhir, no run, loopy delivery on the middle and leg, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

13.3

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flat and straight, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

13.2

Swann to Gambhir, no run, flighted delivery from round the wicket, Gambhir drives it to extra cover

13.1

Swann to Sehwag, 1 run, oh my, Swann starts with a loose full toss, Sehwag doesn't get hold of it and heaves it to deep backward square leg

Graeme Swann, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Spin for the first time in the series.

Drinks are on the field now. England will need it. Looks like they're going to have a long day today.

12.6

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery on the off, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

12.5

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, teasing line and length outside off, Gambhir continues to leave

12.4

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, another one outside off, again left alone

12.3

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, good length and outside off, left alone to the keeper

12.2

Bresnan to Gambhir, FOUR, Bresnan tries a bouncer but it goes less than chest high to Gambhir, easily pulled to the deep square leg fence. These are really bad signs for England

12.1

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, full and outside off, Gambhir drives it to extra cover

11.6

Broad to Sehwag, no run, full and straight, Sehwag drives it to mid on

11.5

Broad to Sehwag, FOUR, smash! Overpitched outside off, Sehwag comes on the frontfoot and smashes a cover-drive to the sweeper cover fence

11.4

Broad to Sehwag, 2 runs, on the legs again, Sehwag flicks it away to deep backward square leg region. "We average 53 as an opening pair" said Gambhir before the series and they've reached that mark already

11.3

Broad to Gambhir, 1 run, fuller length and on the legs, Gambhir works it to square leg, a diving stop by Bell keeps it to one

11.2

Broad to Sehwag, 1 run, a bit too straight, Sehwag whips it to deep square leg, 50 run stand between Sehwag and Gambhir

11.1

Broad to Sehwag, no run, fuller length delivery on the off, Sehwag gets forward and defends it

10.6

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, fuller length and outside off, Gambhir drives it to extra cover

10.5

Bresnan to Sehwag, 3 runs, and this one goes to the right of point, once again outside off, Sehwag guides it wide of point and gets 3

10.4

Bresnan to Sehwag, FOUR, only 2 slips and a point in place but Bresnan offers width, Sehwag steers it through the gap and collects an easy boundary to third man

10.3

Bresnan to Sehwag, no run, beats the bat, short and just outside off, Sehwag looks to cut but misses

10.2

Bresnan to Sehwag, no run, good length on middle, Sehwag defends it to mid wicket

10.1

Bresnan to Sehwag, no run, tight line and length from Bresnan, tight defence from Sehwag

9.6

Broad to Gambhir, no run, straight stuff from Broad again, but Gambhir's defence is solid

9.5

Broad to Gambhir, no run, back of a length on the off, Gambhir goes on the backfoot and blocks

9.4

Broad to Gambhir, no run, full and straight, Gambhir drives it to mid off

9.3

Broad to Gambhir, no run, good length and straight, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

9.2

Broad to Gambhir, FOUR, fullish delivery on the legs, Gambhir flicks it away to deep square leg for a boundary. Nicely done, all along the ground

9.1

Broad to Sehwag, 1 run, Broad puts in a lot of effort and gets this one to rise face-level, Sehwag hops and tucks it to square leg for one

8.6

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, full and angled away, Gambhir shoulders arms

8.5

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, pitches on length and goes knee height to Gambhir, he bends and blocks it

8.4

Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery on the off, Gambhir defends it to the off side

8.3

Bresnan to Sehwag, 1 run, pitched up on the legs, Sehwag works it to deep backward square leg for one

8.2

Bresnan to Sehwag, no run, absolutely no pace or bounce for Bresnan, Sehwag defends it solidly

8.1

Bresnan to Sehwag, no run, starts with a slow bouncer, Sehwag lets it go

Tim Bresnan, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

7.6

Broad to Gambhir, no run, fuller length delivery on the off, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

7.6

Broad to Gambhir, no run, fuller length delivery on the off, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

Broad has hit the stumps at the batsman's end! But it's a dead ball. Some problem near the sightscreen and Gambhir moved away very early.

7.5

Broad to Gambhir, no run, holds back the length a bit, Gambhir goes on the backfoot and blocks towards point

7.4

Broad to Gambhir, no run, good length and angled in, Gambhir is solid in defence

7.3

Broad to Gambhir, no run, from round the wicket and on the off, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

7.2

Broad to Gambhir, 2 runs, pitched up on the off, Gambhir drives it past extra cover, the outfield is slow so he'll get only 2

7.1

Broad to Sehwag, leg byes, 1 run, full and down the leg side, goes off the pads to square leg, Broad is appealing for an LBW but that was going to miss leg stump by miles

7.1

Broad to Gambhir, no ball, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Gambhir flicks it to backward square leg, Broad has overstepped

6.6

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, fuller length on the off, Sehwag drives it to mid off

6.5

Anderson to Sehwag, FOUR, the fun has started. Third boundary of the over. Poor bowling this - once again gives width to Sehwag and he accepts it with glee, square driven through covers this time for another boundary

Absolutely no swing for Anderson

6.4

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, pitched up on the off, Sehwag drives it to mid off

6.3

Anderson to Sehwag, FOUR, another boundary. This was full in length but there was width on offer again, Sehwag puts his frontfoot across and steers it between backward point and the 2 slips. Huge gap there

6.2

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, fuller length on the off, Sehwag drives it to extra cover, good diving stop there

6.1

Anderson to Sehwag, FOUR, can't give width to Sehwag. Short and just outside off, Sehwag slashes it away wide of point to the square third man fence

5.6

Broad to Gambhir, no run, pitches on off and angles away, Gambhir plays inside the line and leaves

5.5

Broad to Gambhir, no run, outside off line, Gambhir leaves it alone

5.4

Broad to Gambhir, 2 runs, very short delivery from Broad, Gambhir pulls it to deep mid wicket, didn't time it well so he'll get just 2

5.3

Broad to Gambhir, no run, overpitched on the off, Gambhir drives it to mid off

5.2

Broad to Gambhir, no run, angled away from the left hander who shoulders arms

5.1

Broad to Gambhir, 2 runs, full and on the legs, Gambhir whips it off his pads to deep backward square leg for a couple

4.6

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, Sehwag looks determined, gets a decent stride and defends it solidly again

4.5

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, the slow off cutter from Anderson, Sehwag plays a bit early and pushes it to the off side

4.4

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, a very good yorker right up in the blockhole, but Sehwag digs it out

4.4

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, a very good yorker right up in the blockhole, but Sehwag digs it out

4.3

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, short and just outside off, Sehwag cuts it to point

4.2

Anderson to Sehwag, FOUR, can't bowl there. Short and drifting onto the pads, Sehwag helps it on its way to fine leg for his first boundary

4.1

Anderson to Sehwag, no run, good length and on the off, Sehwag comes on the frontfoot and defends it

3.6

Broad to Gambhir, no run, short of length and just outside off, Gambhir steers it to gully

3.5

Broad to Gambhir, no run, outside off stump, Gambhir opens the face and guides it to gully

3.4

Broad to Gambhir, no run, short delivery but doesn't rise much, Gambhir hops and blocks

3.3

Broad to Gambhir, no run, length ball from Broad, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and blocks

3.2

Broad to Gambhir, no run, fuller length delivery on the off, Gambhir gets forward and defends it

3.1

Broad to Sehwag, byes, 1 run, loose batting from Sehwag. Not there for the drive but he tries exactly that without moving his feet, the ball keeps low and goes through the huge gap between bat and pad. Prior doesn't collect it cleanly as well

2.6

Anderson to Gambhir, FOUR, inside edge to fine leg! That was so close to the stumps. Anderson has his hands on his head but he can't do much about it. It was another delivery around the off stump line, this time Gambhir was lured into the drive, gets a thick inside edge which races past the stumps

2.5

Anderson to Gambhir, no run, full in length now, Gambhir drives it to mid off

2.4

Anderson to Gambhir, no run, no width on offer, Gambhir flicks it to square leg

2.3

Anderson to Gambhir, no run, from wide of the crease and a bit outside off, Gambhir pushes it back to Anderson

2.2

Anderson to Gambhir, no run, once again maintains it around off, Gambhir is solid in defence

2.1

Anderson to Gambhir, no run, tight and straight, Gambhir defends off the frontfoot

1.6

Broad to Sehwag, 2 runs, full and outside off, Sehwag leans and square drives it wide of point, Bell runs back from cover and fetches it

Just 2 slips and a short cover in place now

1.5

Broad to Sehwag, no run, pitched up on the off, Sehwag comes on the frontfoot and drives it uppishly to mid off, on the bounce to the fielder there

1.4

Broad to Sehwag, no run, that one kept low! Pitches on middle and skids on, Sehwag bends and blocks it

Two spinners and two pacers in the Indian eleven. And Yuvraj Singh is all set to return to the Test side. Not many surprises in the England eleven as well.

Cook: "It's a tough place to come and play but we've prepared well for the last 3 weeks. We're all fit and keen to do well. Finn is injured, Bresnan is in. We don't see this series as a learning curve, we have come here to win."

Dhoni: "We'll bat. No surprises there. You win the toss and bat first in the sub-continent. The pitch will be a bit different than what we have witnessed here earlier. I don't think the fast bowlers will get much pace or bounce. It will start spinning as the game progresses. Vijay, Rahane, Ishant and Harbhajan are the guys missing out."

India have won the toss and elected to bat

Pitch: "It has a bit of an unknown quantity here. It has been re-laid. The pitch isn't too hard, it has a powdery look to it. It will be a good first innings wicket to bat on but will get harder as the game progresses. It will start turning as early as day 2. There are a few cracks already and when those start opening up, we may get some uneven bounce."

November 15 is also a special day in Indian cricket for another reason: 23 years back in 1989, a 16-year old called Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar made his debut for India. And everyone knows what happened in the next 23 years...

It's November 15th, finally! The build up to this Test series has been going on for quite some time now, and it's time for the real action to begin. No Indian will ever forget the 0-4 thrashing in England last year, so they will want "revenge", although the word is a bit too strong. England are no longer the number 1 side in the world and will have to face India's spin test throughout the series. Let's hope the series lives up to the hype!

Preview by Gokul Gopal

In what is touted as a revenge series, India will be hoping to pay England in kind to what they did last year when they face each other in a series of four Test matches. India suffered an embarrassing 0-4 drubbing when they travelled to England in July-August last year and will be looking to do the same to the Alastair Cook led side in the series that kicks off at Ahmedabad.

England in India, series summary:

England, who have not won a Test series in India in nearly 28 years, have so far toured the country 13 times. They managed victories in 4 series, while ending up on the losing side six times. Three series finished as draws.

India:

Despite Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman no longer part of the set-up, Indian batting looks a strong unit on paper. Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir may not have performed well in Test cricket in the recent years, but they have an opportunity to make amends in this series, an extra cushion to them being the fact that the pitches are not likely to provide the quick bowlers much assistance. In case the team management decides to leave out one of these players or if they pick up an injury, Murali Vijay, who performed well in domestic cricket this year, is present to fill in the spot. In the number 3 position, India have a promising youngster in Cheteshwar Pujara, who has proved that he is a quality player and has the ability to become a rock-solid batsman like Dravid was. Nothing much needs to be said about the class of Sachin Tendulkar, who comes in next in the order. Although his batting in the recent times has not been all that great, the urge to perform well against a quality team like England, will invigorate the batsman. At number 5, India have the classy Virat Kohli, whose tremendous run-making form gives India a big boost. For the number 6 spot, it's a battle between Yuvraj Singh and Ajinkya Rahane. Given that Yuvraj, whose return to cricket after undergoing an ordeal with cancer, has been extraordinary, also provides the spin option, India might choose to go in with him. Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who will occupy the number 7 position, completes the batting unit. As mentioned earlier, this is a quality line-up of players but each individual must live up to his potential and not take things for granted.

India's main weapon as far as bowling is concerned, will be the spinners. R Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha have been phenomenal in home conditions, staking up their wickets column, and will be banked upon to pick up the maximum number of scalps in this series as well. India also have the option of picking Harbhajan Singh although the skipper ruled out the possibility of a third spinner in the line-up. Zaheer Khan, whose fitness in the recent years has been in question, heads the pace department and will bring his experience into play. Umesh Yadav is likely to partner Zaheer if Ishant Sharma does not recover from a viral fever in time. India also have the option of picking Ashok Dinda, who has been called up as cover for Ishant. Spinners, as written earlier, are the key for the hosts but the seamers will also be expected to do chip in with contributions going up against a quality batting unit of England.

England:

Having played three practice matches and spent enough time at the middle, England's batting unit will look extend that form into the 4-Test series although the quality of their opposition's bowling is way better than what England faced against the likes of India A, Mumbai and Haryana. Cook leads the charge at the top and will have Nick Compton to partner him in all likelihood. Jonathan Trott has been England's vital cog at the number three position over the years and the kind of secure feeling that comes when he is out to bat, will be key for England, who will face the trial by spin. Kevin Pietersen's return to England's fold is a big boost as his familiarity with the Indian conditions apart from his world-class batting prowess is a big advantage to the side. On the downside, issues between Pietersen and the other senior players may not have fully been squashed and the temperamental cricketer's weakness against left arm spin is also no secret. At number 5 comes Ian Bell, who has been a key contributor with the bat for England in the recent years and the team will be expecting him to contribute a fair share in this series. England have three choices for the number 6 spot - Samit Patel, Jonny Bairstow or Eoin Morgan - and might opt for Patel as he has batted well in the practice games and also provides the spin option. Matt Prior, who is currently touted as the best wicket-keeper batsman in Test cricket in the recent times, fills in the number seven position. England no doubt have an able batting unit but how they cope with the Indian spinners will be the big question when the first Test gets under way.

James Anderson leads the seam attack that also has the talented Stuart Broad, who has regained fitness after suffering a bruised heel. England had a setback when Steven Finn, whose height would have been a factor even on docile wickets, did not recover from a thigh muscle strain he picked up in the game against India A. While Stuart Meaker has been flown in as back-up, England are likely to go in with Tim Bresnan although they do have Graham Onions in the squad while Monty Panesar as Graeme Swann's partner could also be an option. Swann, who has returned to India after taking a break to attend to his unwell daughter, will have a big role to play on Indian pitches. Although depending completely on him for wickets would be a wrong way to go about for the visitors, his wicket-taking abilities will be crucial for the team from the United Kingdom. The second big question for England will be whether Swann or the quick bowlers can make an impact going up against a strong Indian batting unit and having to contend with pitches that will be tailor-made for the hosts.

Pitch and weather:

The Indian cricketers have been vocal in their request for rank-turners in the four Tests and given England's weakness against spin and India's eagerness to hand the visitors a whitewash, the Motera track may well set the platform for the first Test to be a spinners' feast. The Ahmedabad track has traditionally known to be batsmen-friendly, with 6 of the 11 Tests played at the Sardar Patel Stadium so far ending in draws. However, the fact that the track has been relaid and curator Dhiraj Parsana stating that he has been told to not not discuss about the pitch, spin bowlers are likely to end up with the highest tally of wickets at the end of the opening Test. As far as the weather is concerned, clear skies are forecast for all the five days with 0% chance of precipitation.

Upcoming milestones:

9: The number of wickets Zaheer Khan needs to become the fourth Indian player with 300 or more wickets in Tests. He will also become the second Indian pacer after Kapil Dev to have crossed the 300 mark.

8: The number of wickets Graeme Swann needs to take to become only the second England spinner with 200 or more scalps in Tests. Swann will also become the 14th England bowler with 200 or more wickets.

2: The number of Test matches Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh need to play for either of them become the 8th and the Indian 9th player to have played in 100 or more Tests.

Final word:

England have faced very little spin bowling leading up to the Test series barring their match against Haryana in which they ended up conceding four wickets to the leggies of Amit Mishra. While the visitors may not look too much into it, going up against R Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha will be a lot tougher challenge and unless the England batsmen put their heads down and come up with a clinical batting show, the hosts may well have taken a 1-0 lead at the end of this game.

Captains speak:

It's always advisable to have a bowling attack that has people for different scenarios: MS Dhoni seeks variety in the bowling line-up.

I'm obviously excited, a little bit nervous but very proud to be leading: Alastair Cook gets set for his first Test as England captain.